The Use of the Operating Microscope in Endodontics - 05/08/11

Doi : 10.1016/j.cden.2010.01.002

Gary B. Carr, DDS ^a,^b,^c,^d,^⁎ , Carlos A.F. Murgel, DDS, PhD ^a,^e,^f,^g
^a Pacific Endodontic Research Foundation, 6235 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
^b Department of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
^c Department of Endodontics, University of Southern California, 925 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, USA
^d Private Practice, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
^e Brazilian Micro Dentistry Association, Brazil
^f Department of Endodontics and Microdentistry, Campinas Dental Association, Rua Francisco Bueno de Lacerda 30, Pq. Italia, Campinas - SP 13030-900, Brazil
^g Private Practice, Rua Dr Sampaio Peixoto, 206, Campinas, SP, Cep 13024-420, Brazil

Corresponding author. Pacific Endodontic Research Foundation, 6235 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121.

Résumé

In the last 15 years, there has been an explosion of new technologies, instruments, and materials for nonsurgical and surgical endodontics. These developments have improved the precision with which endodontics is performed. The most important revolution has been the introduction and widespread adoption of the operating microscope (OM). Its introduction into dentistry, particularly in endodontics, has revolutionized how endodontics is practiced worldwide. This article provides basic information on how an OM is used in clinical endodontic practice and also gives an overview of its clinical and surgical applications.

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Keywords : Operating microscope, Magnification, Endodontics