Cases attempting to improve the accuracy of endodontic therapy

Abstract

The success rate of endodontic treatment is greatly improved by the use of the "three sacred tools of endodontics": the dental CBCT, the microscope, and the Ni-Ti file. In addition, the accuracy of endodontic treatment can be greatly enhanced by improving the accuracy of preoperative examination and diagnosis and by following basic protocols in an aseptic environment. In this article, we present two cases of endodontic treatment in which the diagnosis was made according to the guidelines of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). One is a case of pulp preservation, and the other involves an endodontic-periodontal lesion. Through these cases, I would like to review the procedures focused on the preservation of a single tooth revisiting the basic techniques.