Expert consensus on difficulty assessment of endodontic therapy.
Int J Oral Sci
; 16(1): 22, 2024 Mar 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38429281
ABSTRACT
Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha. However, it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy (RCT). Recent research, encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques, contributes to our understanding of the root canal system's anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT. Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients, infection severity, root canal anatomy, and treatment techniques. Therefore, improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions. The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions, tooth conditions, root canal configuration, and root canal needing retreatment, and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes. The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT. These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Root Canal Filling Materials
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Root Canal Therapy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Oral Sci
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China