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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2013; 2(02): 96-101
DOI: 10.4103/2278-9626.112303
Invited Review

Visualization in endodontics

James K. Bahcall
Department of Endodontics Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics, Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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Abstract

The field of endodontics has witnessed significant technological advances over the past decade. One area of advancement has been the evolution of endodontic visualization. As we begin to view conventional and surgical endodontic treatments as microsurgical procedures, we encounter the same demands for critical visualization as do areas within the field of medicine that perform microsurgery. This article will discuss the use of loupes, microscopes, endodscopes and orascopes in endodontic treatment.

Keywords

Endodontic visualization - magnification - optics


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Article published online:
01 November 2021

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