Prevalence of Periradicular Radiolucencies and its Association with the Quality of Root Canal Treatment and Coronal Restorations in an Adult Nepali Population

Although root canal treatment is carried out to eliminate the existing microorganism and create favorable environment for healing prevent reinfection, occurrence of post disease poses a significant challenge in general population. Cross sectional studies from different countries shows that there varying degree prevalence periradicular radiolucencies (PR) filled teeth. Since no such have been done Nepal, we are unaware problem our Thus, aim this study was investigate its association with quality coronal restorations an adult Nepali Among 350 patients, 40.8% (389) presented PR. Significantly better outcome seen teeth adequate qualities restoration. The PR population relatively high considerable efforts improve length control during procedure followed by proper restoration, lessen development cannot be over emphasized.