TITLE:
Operating microscope in endodontics: A systematic review
AUTHORS:
Carla Cabral dos Santos Accioly Lins, Elma Mariana Verçosa de Melo Silva, Georgina Agnelo de Lima, Silvio Emanuel Acioly Conrado de Menezes, Rosana Maria Coelho Travassos
KEYWORDS:
Endodontics; Anatomy; Microscope; Systematic Review
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Stomatology,
Vol.3 No.9A,
December
2,
2013
ABSTRACT:
The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature about the use of the operating microscope in endodontics.
It used sources of bibliographic cataloging electronically identified by MEDLINE via PubMed, LILACS, BBO and Scopus, using as descriptors: Endodontics,
anatomy and microscopy. The selected articles were identified from the titles
and abstracts, taking into consideration the following criteria: publications
ranging from January 2001 to November 2012, case reports, published in an indexed
journal, and publications in English language. The search showed 167 articles
related to this topic, and these 21 articles met the inclusion criteria. These
indicated that a higher magnification helps coronary access and the location of
channels to identify and interpret the complexities of the anatomy of root canals,
the removal of nuclei and intracoronary fractured instruments, to minimize
trauma of surgeries in soft and hard tissues, and detect fractures and microfractures.
It was found that its use has provided Endodontics with a significant improvement
in vision of the operative field, offering better quality jobs and a higher
success rate.