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Healing of apical periodontitis after endodontic treatment: a comparison between a silicone-based and a zinc
S Huumonen1, M Lenander-Lumikari, A Sigurdsson
1NIOM, Scandinavian Institute of Dental Materials, Haslum, Norway.
Aim:
To assess the treatment results up to 1 year after endodontic treatment of apical periodontitis using a silicone-based sealer in comparison with Grossman's sealer, and to compare the results at 3 months after treatment with the 12-month follow-up to assess the prognostic value of a 3-month control.
Methodology:
A total of 199 teeth were treated at three centres. The sealer was randomly chosen at the time of filling. Treatment results were evaluated clinically and radiographically 3 and 12 months after root-canal filling. The periapical status was evaluated using the periapical index (PAI).
Results And Conclusions:
Average PAI scores decreased from 3.43 at start to 2.21 at 12 months for Grossman's sealer and from 3.40 to 2.26 for the silicon-based material. No significant difference between the groups at start or any of the follow ups was seen. The 3-month control was adequate in establishing significant healing in both groups. The improvement of the periapical condition continued at the 12-month examination.