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Indications for conventional root canal therapy in patients examined at ras al khaimah college of dental sciences hospital
Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal. 2012; 32 (3): 526-530
en Inglés | IMEMR | ID: emr-155370
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to identify various causes and factors necessitating root canal therapy [RCT] in people examined at RAK College of dental sciences hospital. The study was carried out on 382 patients who reported to RAK College of Dental Sciences hospital from September 2011 to June, 2012. Diagnostic criteria used were complete dental history, thorough clinical examination and other investigative procedures such as radiographs and thermal tests. Irreversible pulpitis [43.5% "n = 166] was the most common indication for conventional root canal therapy followed by Necrosis [28.5%, "n= 109], Fractured teeth [20.2%, "n=77], Intentional! Prosthodontic reasons [4.7%, "n=18] and post conventional root canal therapy failure [3.2%, n-12]. People who smoked had higher percentage irreversible pulpitis [24%, n=90] and necrotic tooth [19%, n=73] as indication of conventional RCT than those who did not. The most common post endondontic failures were seen in maxillary first molars [50%, n=6]
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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental) Idioma: Inglés Revista: Pak. Oral Dent. J. Año: 2012

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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental) Idioma: Inglés Revista: Pak. Oral Dent. J. Año: 2012