Guided Endodontics in Managing Root Canal Treatment for Anomalous Teeth-A Narrative Review.

This review evaluates the effectiveness and clinical applicability of guided endodontics (GE) in managing dental anomalies, which present challenges for conventional endodontics. The primary objective is to assess how GE enhances treatment predictability and minimises errors in cases such as dens invaginatus (DI), dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI), dentinal dysplasia (DD), dens evaginatus (DE) and dental fusion. A narrative review was conducted using a comprehensive search across PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases for studies published 2015-2025. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. GE was found to offer high success rates in the treatment of DI, DGI and DD. The integration of CBCT and 3D-printed guides allowed for minimally invasive access cavity preparation, reduced iatrogenic complications and improved precision. Despite these advantages, challenges include increased cost, being time-consuming and limitations in curved canals. Guided endodontics holds promise as a transformative technique in modern endodontic practice.