THE FUTURE OF ENDODONTICS. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Aim of the study The main objective of this paper is to perform an updated literature review of future endodontics trends based on the available up-to-date scientific literature to identify and describe the new techniques, new materials and their benefits or their limitations. Material and methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Google Scholar and Web of Science) were used to perform a literature search from 2018 to 2023 using MESH terms: Endodontics, Artificial Intelligence, Lasers. After discarding duplicates, out of 1283 results, a total of 18 articles were eligible and point out how endodontic protocol may change with the onset of new technologies and procedures. Results Nanoparticle, laser, regenerative treatment, guided endodontics and artificial intelligence are the main areas that shown promising results in endodontic treatment. New materials with biological capacities will improve the long-term results. Overall, endodontic treatment tends to became more precise and the complications can be reduced. Conclusions Endodontics will see many exciting developments over the coming years, some incremental, others paradigm shifting.