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Endodontic Complexity: A Scoping Review of Case Difficulty Assessment Tools and Indices

International Endodontic Journal, Volume 59, Issue 7, Page 1358-1375, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Endodontic treatment varies in complexity, and accurate assessment of case difficulty is essential for clinical success, guiding referrals, and enhancing patient safety, particularly amongst general dental practitioners (GDPs). Objective This scoping review aimed to identify and appraise the available tools and indices developed to ...
Galvin S. S. Lin, Nicholas P. Chandler, Henry F. Duncan, Ben K. Daniel, Abdul Aziz, Lara T. Friedlander   +5 more
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Virtual reality and haptic simulation in modern microsurgical endodontics: Case report and proof of concept

International Endodontic Journal, Volume 59, Issue 6, Page 1286-1296, June 2026.
Abstract Aim To highlight the development and application of a novel virtual reality (VR) haptic simulation program in endodontic microsurgery (EMS) to prepare for a clinical case performed by a resident student. Summary Modern EMS requires adequate training and a learning curve for mastering surgical techniques and refining individual skills.
Damiano Pasqualini, Giorgia Carpegna, Mario Alovisi, Elio Berutti, Sami Chogle   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined endodontic and regenerative periodontal therapy for managing questionable mandibular anterior teeth with radicular cysts

Saudi Endodontic Journal
Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) presents a great treatment option for unresolved periradicular pathologies, typically involving the removal of the apical root portion and adjacent inflamed tissues.
Samah Samir Abdeltawab, Obadah N. Austah
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Efficacy and Safety of Different Laser Types in Periodontal Flap Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Indian Journal of Dental Research
Introduction: Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, may necessitate surgical intervention when non-surgical methods are ineffective. This systematic review and network meta-analysis investigates the efficacy and safety of various laser types in ...
Rashmi Hegde, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan, Sanghamithra Sidhartan, Vineet Vinay, Harpreet S. Grover   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fifteen-Year Follow-Up of a Case of Surgical Retreatment of a Single Gingival Recession

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2018
Purpose. The aim of the present case report was to describe the retreatment of the single gingival recession in aesthetic area, in the presence of scar formation and consequent impairment of aesthetic appearance. Methods.
Luca Francetti, Silvio Taschieri, Nicolò Cavalli, Stefano Corbella   +3 more
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Periodontal microsurgery: A leap in surgical intervention

The Saint's International Dental Journal, 2015
Recent developments in medical and dental field have shown that magnification and microsurgery can greatly improve clinical practice. The main aim of surgical intervention is not only the survival of the patient or one of his organs but also the effort to preserve a maximum amount of function and to improve patient comfort. These demands are mostly met
Surinder Sachdeva, Jyotsna Goyal, Ritika Jaiswal, Sanjeet Gill, Swantika Chaudhry, Deepak Kochar   +5 more
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Clinicians' Stress Levels During Soft Tissue Augmentation Using Autogenous Connective Tissue Grafts: A Pilot Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, Volume 28, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To quantify intraoperative stress responses in clinicians performing mucogingival surgery using subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) for mucosal thickening by combining physiological and psychological measures and to explore the feasibility of stress monitoring in this surgical context.
Anina N. Zuercher, Franz J. Strauss, Rawen Smirani, Ronald E. Jung, Reinhard Gruber, Daniel S. Thoma   +5 more
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Histopathology, Diagnosis, Management and Treatment Outcomes of Cemental Tears: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study

International Endodontic Journal, Volume 59, Issue 4, Page 614-631, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Diagnosing cemental tears remains challenging, and treatment outcomes can be unpredictable; recommendations for their diagnosis and management are primarily based on case reports and anecdotal experience. Although a classification has been developed for cemental tears, its clinical applicability and importance have yet to be ...
Angeline Hui Cheng Lee, Mei Zhi Ting, May Chun Mei Wong, Chengfei Zhang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microsurgery: The Pinnacle of Precision in Periodontics

Current Trends in Dentistry
Abstract Periodontology is advancing through microsurgical techniques that enhance patient outcomes by improving wound closure and minimizing tissue trauma. The use of surgical microscopes has increased precision and illumination for periodontists. This review examines the role of magnification and microsurgical instruments in periodontology,
Aditi Chaturvedi, Amit Bhardwaj
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Implantoplasty combined with soft tissue grafting for the management of complex cases: A microsurgical approach

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Volume 16, Issue S1, Page S97-S110, March 2026.
Abstract Background The treatment of peri‐implantitis and/or peri‐implant soft tissue dehiscence defects (PSTD) remains challenging. The incorporation of the operating microscope (OM) into surgical procedures might have changed the treatment landscape for such conditions around implants. The aim of this case series is to present three clinical cases in
João Batista César Neto, Rafael Lazarin, Henrique Rinaldi Matheus, Emerson Santiago, Giuseppe A. Romito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source