We Achieve Improved Treatment Outcomes with Endo Microscope
Advanced technology in endodontic care leads to improved treatment outcomes by enhancing precision, safety, and patient comfort. Edmondson Family Dental Care uses endo microscopes to enhance treatment precision and speed through improved visualization. The operating microscope has a magnifying vision of up to 25 times! This advanced tool is one of the reasons Dr. Jon Edmondson has had remarkable success in endodontic treatments.
What are endo microscopes?
Endodontics involves treating the soft tissues inside the tooth. While dental X-rays provide high-level visualization, surgical microscopes provide heightened visibility to see fine details within the tooth structure that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.
Here are the endodontic treatments we can enhance with surgical microscopes.
- Root canal treatment (RCT): An endo microscope helps Dr. Edmondson detect additional or hidden canals and minute fractures, reducing the likelihood of leaving infected tissue behind during a standard root canal.Â
- Root canal retreatments: Endodontic retreatments need precision to address previously treated root canals that may have missed or inadequately treated areas. High visibility with a surgical microscope enables the doctor to remove old filling materials, find and treat micro-fractures, and thoroughly disinfect the canals. Endo microscopes ensure we leave nothing to chance.
- Apicoectomy: The doctor recommends apicoectomy (root-end resection) when your root’s tip and surrounding structures are infected. The endo microscope assists in maintaining precision and minimizing damage to surrounding tissues, promoting a more effective healing process and increased long-term success rates.
Endo microscopes aren’t just used in treatment. Doctors use them in diagnostics. Surgical microscopes enhance visibility, allowing dentists to detect fine details within the tooth structure that standard imaging techniques may miss. This advanced visualization detects microfractures, early decay, complex canal structures, and other issues for improved diagnostics. Better diagnostics lead to better treatment planning and long-term outcomes.
What are the benefits of endo microscopes?
You are at an advantage if your dentist incorporates surgical microscopes in your endodontic treatment. Here are the benefits of endo microscopes.
- Improved diagnostics accuracy: 25x magnification allows for a clearer view of the tooth’s internal anatomy, which helps identify complex dental issues that may not appear in traditional X-rays.
- Precise treatment: Endodontic microscopes improve precision by enabling the doctor to work in the exact area needed, minimizing the risk of damaging surrounding tissues.
- Improved recovery: Precision during treatment minimizes tissue disturbance, resulting in a smoother, quicker recovery.
- Reduced need for retreatments: Since an endo microscope detects minute problems early, this minimizes the likelihood of treatment failure or the need for additional procedures.
Want to learn more about endo microscopes?
Our endo microscope is the real definition of attention to detail. It allows the dentist to visualize a tooth’s “unseen” details for improved diagnostics and treatment outcomes. Learn more about endo microscopes by calling (410) 220-5309.