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. 2023 Jul;17(3):569-586.
doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1749361. Epub 2022 Aug 31.

Current Applications of Dynamic Navigation System in Endodontics: A Scoping Review

Frederico Canato Martinho  1 , Ina Laurie Griffin  2 , Bruna Jordão Motta Corazza  2
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Current Applications of Dynamic Navigation System in Endodontics: A Scoping Review

Frederico Canato Martinho et al. Eur J Dent. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

This scoping review (SCR) was conducted to map the existing literature on dynamic navigation system (DNS), to examine the extent, range, and nature of research activity. Additionally, this SCR disseminates research findings, determines the value of conducting a full systematic review with meta-analysis, and identifies gaps in the existing literature and future directions. This SCR followed Arksey and O'Malley's five stages framework. The electronic search was performed in PubMed (Medline), Scopus (Elsevier), and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) databases using a search strategy. Five themes emerged during the descriptive analysis that captured the DNS application in endodontics. The DNS has been explored for creating access cavities (8/18, 44.44%), locating calcified canals (4/18, 22.2%), microsurgery (3/18, 16.6%), post removal (2/18, 11.1%), and intraosseous anesthesia (1/18, 5.5%). Out of the 18 studies included, 12 are in vitro (66.6%), five are in vivo (case report) (27.7%), and one is ex vivo (5.5%). The DNS demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in performing minimally invasive access cavities, locating calcified canals, and performing endodontic microsurgery, and it helped target the site for intraosseous anesthesia.

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Conflict of interest statement

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Figures

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Dynamic navigation system (DNS) console.
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Dynamic navigation system workflow.
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Surface of the dynamic navigation system (DNS) during endodontic microsurgery.
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Characteristics of included studies: (A) year of publication; (B) country of origin; (C) type of study; (D) type of system (manufacturer); (E) endodontic application; and (F) study design.
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