Scientific Session

In this lecture, we will explore our approach to saving compromised teeth through the lens of the endo-restorative relationship. We will highlight ideal techniques, materials, and workflows—many of which are new or differ from what endodontists typically encounter. The lecture will showcase various clinical scenarios, including documentation and long-term follow-up. Emphasis will be placed on managing these cases in a quality-oriented, fee-for-service environment.

Topics covered will include large endodontic infections, traumatized teeth, retreatment, deep margin elevation, anterior esthetics, post and core build-ups, maintaining gingival health, class II restorations, and crown and bridge fabrication. We will also touch on considerations for replacing teeth with dental implants.

Finally, we will discuss key elements of a successful endodontist-restorative dentist relationship.

Decades ago, the introduction of the operating microscope revolutionized Endodontics. The pace of technological advancement in the fields of medicine, artificial intelligence and computer vision is increasing rapidly. This has brought sophisticated technological development to the operating microscope. Dynamic Navigation and Augmented Reality have the potential to improve the accuracy, precision and ergonomics of endodontic treatment performed with the operating microscope while allowing the provision of minimally invasive procedures. Keeping the operating microscope as the cornerstone, this presentation will cover the fundamental principles, the sophisticated clinical setup and the different clinical applications of Dynamic Navigation and Augmented Reality in Endodontics using a series of clinical cases completed in the presenter’s private Endodontic practice.