Advanced Endodontics for the General Dentist: Microscope Enhanced Endodontic Therapies

The surgical operating microscope (SOM) has had an immeasurable impact on the practice of endodontics, enabling the practitioner to approach difficult treatment scenarios with unprecedented confidence. Location of calcified canals, separated instrument retrieval, perforation repairs and immature pulp therapies are presented to demonstrate what is possible in the SOM arena.