S-12 - Anatomical Zones of Concern in Endodontic Microsurgery

Any operator who performs endodontic surgery (ES) not only has to have the skill to perform the technical aspects of this procedure; he/she must really have an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the tissues involved in this procedure. One of the basic sciences related to ES is an understanding of the anatomy of the jaws. This knowledge not only helps the operator to perform well, it also prevents procedural accidents during ES.

In this lecture, various videos of clinical cases will be shown to illustrate precautions that must be observed during ES. In addition, the attendees will receive an updated review of the literature related to the normal anatomy of the maxillary sinus, the incisive canal, the palatine foramina of the maxilla, and mandibular canal with its branches – the mental canal/foramen and the incisive canal, as well as their relationship to the roots of the adjacent teeth. Furthermore, information regarding the comparison of actual dissections with that of CT scans will be presented to aid visualization of relevant structures.