The most obvious benefits of the microscope are the higher levels of magnification and superior illumination. Magnification of 4 to 10 is ideal and the fiber optic light adds brightness in a concentrated area.

Microscopic endodontics has enhanced our capabilities to perform clinical procedures that previously were unpredictable, and frequently impossible to accomplish.

CLINICAL BENEFITS OF MICROSCOPIC ENDODONTICS

• Increased capability to find canals in teeth with difficult anatomy
• Internal and external tooth structure can be visualized without shadows that could block a ‘fine’ diagnosis, or impede treatment
• Tooth fractures (coronal/root) can be more readily identified, allowing for early diagnosis
• Less of the apex needs to be removed during surgical endodontics because of better visualization
• Complex treatments of perforations, and the removal of separated files, posts and other obstructions, are now done more successfully in a conventional manner, thus avoiding surgery.
• Improved ergonomics for patients, staff and doctors

Through the use of the microscope, we are seeing what was not previously readily available for examination. Overall, the microscope is a technologically advanced method for patient care, for educating the patients, staff and referring doctors, and for building confidence in endodontic therapy.