O uso do microscópio operatório em Endodontia: uma revisão de literatura.

Abstract

Root canal treatment is the only branch of dentistry performed without a clear view of the operating field, becoming dependent on operator experience, X-rays and touch. In the last decade the dental industry had more technological developments which resulted in advances in endodontics. One of those advances was the introduction of the operating microscope, which allowed a significant change in the diagnosis and endodontic therapy. This study analyzed through a literature review application of the surgical microscope in endodontic treatment. We conducted a search for scientific articles to clarify the issue addressed published between 1977-2016 and accessed in Scielo databases, LILACS, PubMed and CAPES in the period from January to August 2016. Were used national and international scientific researches available in full text regarding the use of the operating microscope during endodontic treatment, endodontic microsurgery, removal of broken instruments in the root canal and evaluation of the anatomy of the tooth. According to the realized review, the results were positive to the use of the operating microscope during endodontic procedures. The M.O. allows a better view of the field, ensuring that the tooth anatomy is more easily inspected. Increases, thus, the ability of the dentist to locate extra root canals, to investigate the root canal system in more detail in order to clean them and mold them more efficiently. It can be concluded that the use of M.O. shows favorable results for endodontic treatment in the observed aspects.