Abstract:
The discipline of endodontics has seen vast improvements in
technology and clinical techniques over the past several years. One
of the areas that has been characterized by new developments is the
way in which endodontic surgery is performed. The gap between
biological concepts and the ability to achieve clinically successful
results has been narrowed down with the use of microsurgical and
ultrasonic instruments, new retrograde materials and the use of the
Dental Operating Microscope. This article will review the indications
and contraindications for endodontic surgery, the use of Cone Beam
Computed Tomography for diagnosis and treatment planning, and
finally outline the modern technique for endodontic microsurgery.
