The objective was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of chemomechanical preparation of the root canals with sodium hypochlorite and interappointment medication with calcium hydroxide in the control of root canal infection and healing of periapical lesions. Fifty teeth diagnosed with chronic apical periodontitis were randomly allocated to one of three treatments: Single visit (SV group, n = 20), ...

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Progress in endodontic techniques and methodological advances have altered root canal therapy over the last decades. These techniques and methods need periodical documentation. This observational study determined the current prevalence of endodontic treatments, and investigated the relationship of various factors with the periapical status in a Lower Austrian subpopulation....

AIM To compare the technical quality and long-term outcomes of root canal treatment by general practitioners of a Swedish Public Dental Service, before and after an endodontic education including Ni-Ti rotary technique (NiTiR). METHODOLOGY A random sample was compiled, comprising one root filled tooth from each of 830 patients, treated by 69 general practitioners participating in the educatio...

The aim of this work was to identify the limitations of previously published systematic reviews evaluating the outcome of root canal treatment. Traditionally, periapical radiography has been used to assess the outcome of root canal treatment with the absence of a periapical radiolucency being considered a confirmation of a healthy periapex. However, a high percentage of cases confirmed as healt...

Background Previous studies have linked apical periodontitis (AP) to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was compare the prevalence AP and root canal treatment (RCT) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) Crohn´s (CD). Material methods A cross-sectional study, including 28 26 colitis, conducted. diagnosed as radiolucent periapical lesions (RPLs), using index score (PAI). S...

The prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in Europe has been reported to affect 61% of individuals and 14% of teeth, and increase with age. Likewise, the prevalence of root canal treatment (RCT) in Europe is estimated to be around 30-50% of individuals and 2-9% of teeth with radiographic evidence of chronic persistent AP in 30-65% of root filled teeth (RFT). AP is not only a local phenomenon ...

Most periapical lesions resolve after root canal treatment of teeth with primary infections. Over the last decade there has been a renewed focus on post-treatment apical periodontitis and its etiology. This review describes the microbiota associated with persistent post-treatment infection, including microbial identification, ecology, and environmental selection. Compared with untreated teeth, ...

Introduction. Root perforations may occur following endodontic treatment, thus compromising the root integrity and treatment outcome. Case Report. A patient presented with a canal perforation an earlier of upper left lateral incisor (tooth 22). Once diagnosis symptomatic periapical periodontitis was established, decision made to retreat using mineral trioxide aggregate perform apicoectomy. The ...

Background: The relationship between chronic inflammatory diseases and their comorbidities correlation with periodontal has become an increasing focus of research. Objectives: aim this case-control study was to conclude if patients suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) tend have more AP (Apical Periodontitis) than non-COPD patients. Materials Methods: conducted on 30 assig...

The choice of one-visit versus two-visit root canal therapy for necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis is a source of current debate. The primary objective of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare radiographic evidence of periapical healing after root canal therapy completed in one visit or two visits with an interim calcium hydroxide/chlorhexidine paste dressing. Ninety-se...