Magnification in Endodontics: The Third Eye

For a restorative dentist as well as an Endodontist, the dental operating microscope offers a large number of benefits such as: improved diagnosis especially in case of cracked teeth; better visualization of pulp chamber, root canal orifices and calcifications present; identification of complex root canal systems; effective cleaning and shaping and its visualization thereafter; improved control over obturation of root canal system; superior management of open apex cases and those with internal resorption; predictable sealing of perforations and identification of missed canals, fractured instrument etc. which are common in failed Endodontic cases and are referred to the specialists for retreatment [4-6].