Outcome of Bone Window Approach in Endodontic Microsurgery Using Novel Piezoelectric Device Versus Conventional Rotary Burs in the Treatment of Periapical Lesions - a Randomized Controlled Trial
The Bone window technique provides excellent access to the surgical site while preserving cortical bone in cases of tooth with large periapical lesion and an intact cortical plate. Traditionally, rotary burs and a bone chisel were used to create a bone window. Piezoelectric bone surgery, on the other hand, is an innovative technique that uses thin osteotomy instrument to selectively cut hard tissue while preserving soft tissues. To the best of our knowledge, no study comparing the results of a bone lid using a piezoelectric device and a conventional bur is currently available.
• • Consenting adults (age range: 18-60 years)
‣ Non-contributory medical history (ASA Class I or Class 2)
⁃ Participants with symptomatic/persistent apical periodontitis showing clinical signs and symptoms and evidence of periapical lesion of strictly endodontic origin with minimum lesion diameter of 5mm on periapical radiography (PR).
⁃ Radiographic evidence of an intact buccal cortical plate on cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging with minimum thickness of 1mm.