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World J Clin Cases. Dec 26, 2021; 9(36): 11425-11436
Published online Dec 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i36.11425
Published online Dec 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i36.11425
Three-dimensional inlay-guided endodontics applied in variant root canals: A case report and review of literature
Yin-Qiu Yan, Tai-Jing Zheng, Ya-Ping Tang, Rui Liu, Department of Stomatology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400042, China
Yin-Qiu Yan, College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
Hui-Li Wang, Department of Nursing, Xi’an International University, Xi’an 710077, Shaanxi Province, China
Yu Liu, Chuang Neng Technology Co., Ltd., Chongqing 400042, China
Author contributions: Yan YQ and Liu R wrote the manuscript and treated the patient; Liu Y designed the three-dimensional plate; Wang HL, Zheng TJ, and Tang YP provided advice on possible treatment strategies and gave valuable comments regarding important intellectual content of the manuscript.
Supported by the Youth Development Project of Army Military Medical University , No. 2018XQN014 ; the Clinical Innovation Project of Army Military Medical University , No. 2019XLC2014 ; and the Science and Technology Foundation of Chongqing , China, No. cstc2014jcyjA10092.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Rui Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Stomatology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), No. 10 Changjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China. dentistlr@163.com
Received: June 26, 2021
Peer-review started: June 26, 2021
First decision: September 1, 2021
Revised: September 6, 2021
Accepted: November 14, 2021
Article in press: November 14, 2021
Published online: December 26, 2021
Processing time: 180 Days and 5.2 Hours
Peer-review started: June 26, 2021
First decision: September 1, 2021
Revised: September 6, 2021
Accepted: November 14, 2021
Article in press: November 14, 2021
Published online: December 26, 2021
Processing time: 180 Days and 5.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Operating the maxillary second molar is challenging due to the limited clinical space. “Guided orthodontics” has not been used to identify variant root canals of molars. We developed “inlay-guided endodontics” to improve on “guided endodontics”. Our guide plates may enable individualized, minimally invasive root canal treatment.