[The clinical effect of root amputation in the treatment of periodontal/alveolar abscess].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical effect of root amputation in the treatment of periodontal/alveolar abscess teeth with one severe lesion root. METHODS: 30 periodontal/alveolar abscess teeth with one severe lesion root were chosen in the study. After root canal treatment, supragingival scaling, subgingival scaling and root planning, occlusal adjustment were done. Then the teeth were treated by root amputation. The clinical effect was evaluated 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS: One year after surgery, 27 of 30 teeth were successful, 1 mandibular molar occurred root fracture, 1 mandibular molar was removed because of tooth loosening secondary to periodontal damage. 1 patient lost. CONCLUSION: Root amputation is an effective solution of periodontal/alveolar abscess.