Effectiveness of guided endodontics in locating calcified root canals: a systematic review

Objectives The aim of this study is to answer the question: “Is guided endodontics an effective technique for locating calcified canals?”. Methods A systematic search was carried out by two independent authors in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases. According to the PIOS criteria, o...

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Published in:Clinical oral investigations 2023-05, Vol.27 (5), p.2359-2374
Main Authors: Peña-Bengoa, F., Valenzuela, M., Flores, M. J., Dufey, N., Pinto, K. P., Silva, E. J. N. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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3-D printers
Calcification
Cohort Studies
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Dental Pulp Cavity
Dentistry
Endodontics
Humans
Medical errors
Medicine
Root Canal Therapy
Root canals
Systematic review
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Summary:Objectives The aim of this study is to answer the question: “Is guided endodontics an effective technique for locating calcified canals?”. Methods A systematic search was carried out by two independent authors in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases. According to the PIOS criteria, observational studies, ex vivo studies, clinical case reports, and case series were included. The quality of evidence of observational studies, case reports, and case series were assessed using the respective Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool, and a previous personalized tool was used to assess the quality of the ex vivo studies. Results Forty-five studies were included. Of them, 21 were clinical case reports, 11 case series, 12 ex vivo studies, and 1 cohort study. Of the 45 studies analyzed, 43 reported that guided endodontics is an effective and precise technique to access the permeable portion of calcified canals. Only 2 studies report accidents or failures related to the use of endodontic guides. Conclusions Guided endodontics allows conservative access, minimizes accidents, and is effective in locating calcified canals; however, it is a technique that still presents limitations. Clinical relevance Guided endodontics has been proposed as a simple and effective technique for the treatment of calcified canals. The expansion of this technique requires knowing its benefits and limitations to ensure success and avoid accidents.
ISSN:1436-3771
1432-6981
1436-3771
DOI:10.1007/s00784-023-04863-0