Digital technologies are increasingly shaping modern endodontic practice, offering enhanced diagnostic capabilities, procedural precision, and new opportunities for clinical efficiency. While tactile skill remains foundational, advancements such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) have redefined diagnostic imaging with regards to periapical pathosis and complex canal anatomies. Dental Magnetic resonance tomography (dMRI) has the potential for a relevant next step in diagnostics.

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Other emerging tools include AI-driven decision-making enhancement, 3D printed guides for minimally invasive access, and dynamic navigation systems that integrate CBCT data into real-time visualisation during procedures. These innovations—though currently not fully implemented even specialist settings—signal a shift toward more predictable and streamlined treatment planning and treatment.

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Digital enhancements in visualisation, such as microscope integration with heads-up displays, offer a futuristic glimpse of endodontics where data from multiple sources converge chairside. Additionally, digital peripherals such as connected motors, new anaesthesia delivery systems and potential digital pulp diagnostic tools aim to further improve patient care and clinical accuracy.

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While many of these technologies remain in early adoption stages, their rapid development and integration potential highlight the relevance of digital endodontics today. Clinicians must stay informed and engaged with these trends to discern developments that may advance clinical practice and optimize outcomes in a digitally evolving landscape.