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Periapical Status and Prevalence of Endodontic Treatment in Institutionalized Elderly
Hebling, Eduardo; Coutinho, Lorena Alves; Ferraz, Caio Cézar Randi; Cunha, Fernanda Lopes; Queluz, Dagmar de Paula.
  • Hebling, Eduardo; University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Coutinho, Lorena Alves; University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Ferraz, Caio Cézar Randi; University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Cunha, Fernanda Lopes; University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
  • Queluz, Dagmar de Paula; University of Campinas. School of Dentistry of Piracicaba. Department of Community Dentistry. Piracicaba. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 25(2): 123-128, Mar-Apr/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-719221
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and frequency of apical periodontitis and root fillings in 450 institutionalized Brazilian elderly. The teeth with apical periodontitis were assessed using the Periapical Index (PAI) score. A total of 942 teeth were evaluated in 98 subjects (57 females and 41 males) with mean age of 74 years. The observed frequency of total edentulous subjects was high (76%) in this population. A total of 126 teeth showed root fillings, of these only 46 (36.5%) were scored as having adequate quality. Apical periodontitis was found in 114 teeth (12.1%) in 42 (42.9%) subjects. 80 (70.2%) inadequate root-filled teeth showed apical periodontitis. There was a significant correlation between the presence of periapical pathology and inadequate root-filled teeth. Inadequate root-filled teeth were associated with an increased prevalence of apical periodontitis in these subjects. This fact may result in increased endodontic retreatment needs for this population.
RESUMO
O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência e a freqüência de periodontite apical e de tratamentos endodônticos em 450 idosos brasileiros institucionalizados. Os dentes com periodontite apical foram avaliados com uso do Índice Periapical (PAI). Um total de 942 dentes foram avaliados em 98 pacientes (57 mulheres; 41 homens), com média de idade de 74 anos. A freqüência observada do total de indivíduos desdentados foi alta (76%) nesta população. 126 dentes apresentaram tratamento endodôntico, destes apenas 46 (36,5%) foram classificados como de qualidade adequada. Periodontite apical foi encontrada em 114 dentes (12,1%) em 42 (42,9%) sujeitos. 80 (70,2%) dentes com tratamento endodôntico inadequado apresentaram periodontite apical. Houve uma correlação significativa entre a presença de patologia periapical e dentes com tratamento endodôntico inadequado. Os dentes com tratamento endodôntico inadequado foram associados com uma maior prevalência de periodontite apical nestes indivíduos. Este fato pode resultar em aumento das necessidades de retratamento para esta população.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Root Canal Therapy / Tooth Apex / Institutionalization Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Root Canal Therapy / Tooth Apex / Institutionalization Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Campinas/BR