International Journal of Oral Science (Sep 2023)

Experts consensus on the procedure of dental operative microscope in endodontics and operative dentistry

  • Bin Liu,
  • Xuedong Zhou,
  • Lin Yue,
  • Benxiang Hou,
  • Qing Yu,
  • Bing Fan,
  • Xi Wei,
  • Lihong Qiu,
  • Zhengwei Huang,
  • Wenwei Xia,
  • Zhe Sun,
  • Hanguo Wang,
  • Liuyan Meng,
  • Bin Peng,
  • Chen Zhang,
  • Shuli Deng,
  • Zhaojie Lu,
  • Deqin Yang,
  • Tiezhou Hou,
  • Qianzhou Jiang,
  • Xiaoli Xie,
  • Xuejun Liu,
  • Jiyao Li,
  • Zuhua Wang,
  • Haipeng Lyu,
  • Ming Xue,
  • Jiuyu Ge,
  • Yi Du,
  • Jin Zhao,
  • Jingping Liang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-023-00247-y
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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Abstract The dental operative microscope has been widely employed in the field of dentistry, particularly in endodontics and operative dentistry, resulting in significant advancements in the effectiveness of root canal therapy, endodontic surgery, and dental restoration. However, the improper use of this microscope continues to be common in clinical settings, primarily due to operators’ insufficient understanding and proficiency in both the features and established operating procedures of this equipment. In October 2019, Professor Jingping Liang, Vice Chairman of the Society of Cariology and Endodontology, Chinese Stomatological Association, organized a consensus meeting with Chinese experts in endodontics and operative dentistry. The objective of this meeting was to establish a standard operation procedure for the dental operative microscope. Subsequently, a consensus was reached and officially issued. Over the span of about four years, the content of this consensus has been further developed and improved through practical experience.