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Endodontic treatment of a geminated maxillary second molar using an endoscope as magnification device
Author(s) -
Weinstein T.,
Rosano G.,
Del Fabbro M.,
Taschieri S.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01714.x
Subject(s) - magnification , endoscope , root canal , dentistry , molar , orthodontics , medicine , pulp (tooth) , materials science , computer science , surgery , artificial intelligence
Weinstein T, Rosano G, Del Fabbro M, Taschieri S. Endodontic treatment of a geminated maxillary second molar using an endoscope as magnification device. International Endodontic Journal , 43 , 443–450, 2010. Abstract Aim To describe endodontic treatment for a rare case of gemination. Summary A case of complex endodontic treatment in a geminated tooth is presented. With the assistance of microinstruments and magnification devices, a geminated maxillary second molar was successfully treated. In such a case, ultrasonic tips and the use of an endoscope were essential to detect the peculiar anatomy of the tooth involved. Key learning points • Knowledge of anomalies concerning fused teeth is essential. • Using an endoscope as a magnification device is useful during the inspection of pulp chambers. • Ultrasonic tips are safe and useful to detect canal orifices.