Emprego do endoguide na endodontia: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Endodontics is a dental specialty that treats problems in the dental pulp, therefore the Endoguide technique was developed to help remove calcification in root canals and locate them. Furthermore, guided endodontics allows a more precise visualization of the root canals, increasing the chances of successful treatments. Endoguide is considered a revolutionary technique that contributes to the advancement of endodontics. OBJECTIVE: To analyze, through a literature review, the importance and benefits of using Endoguide in guided endodontic treatment. METHODOLOGY: This is a bibliographic, exploratory study carried out through a literature review. The following virtual health databases were used, specifically the Virtual Health Library (VHL), National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), from 2015 to 2024. RESULTS: The results of this study showed that the use of Endoguide, that is, 3D printing technology and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), together with the use of appropriate software to create personalized guides in guided endodontic treatment proved to be a challenge even for experienced endodontic specialists and well equipped. The guided endodontic technique has been shown to be an alternative to conventional access cavity preparation for teeth with pulp canal obliteration and apical pathology or irreversible pulpitis. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: It is concluded that the guided endodontic technique is easy to perform, predictable and clinically viable.