Journal of Endodontics
Volume 27, Issue 2 , Pages 128-129, February 2001

Fiberoptic Endoscope Usage for Intracanal Visualization

  • James K. Bahcall, DMD, MS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. James K. Bahcall, Department of Endodontics, Northwestern University Dental School, 240 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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  • Joseph T. Barss, DDS, MS

Dr. Bahcall is assistant professor and chairman Department of Endodontics; and Dr. Barss is assistant professor and PhD fellow, Departments of Endodontics and Oral Biology, Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, IL.

A new method of magnified intracanal visualization using a fiberoptic endoscope has been developed for use in conventional endodontic treatment. The 0.7 mm flexible fiberoptic endoscope allows the endodontist to view canal morphology and biomechanical canal preparations, and helps to identify fractures, accessory canals, and remnant pulpal tissue.

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 The authors would like to thank Fiberdent Corp. (Ann Arbor, MI) for use of the orascope.

PII: S0099-2399(05)60717-0

doi:10.1097/00004770-200102000-00018

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 27, Issue 2 , Pages 128-129, February 2001

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