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Cohort study of endodontic therapy success
Rosana Maria Coelho Travassos1, Arnaldo de França Júnior Caldas, Diana Santana de Albuquerque
1Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil.
Brazilian Dental Journal
|September 11, 2003
Summary
High success rates (82.9%) were observed in endodontic therapy. Factors like pulp vitality and higher education levels positively influenced successful endodontic treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Public Health
Background:
- Endodontic treatment aims to preserve natural teeth.
- Assessing endodontic treatment success rates is crucial for evaluating dental care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success rate of endodontic therapy.
- To identify factors influencing endodontic treatment outcomes in a Brazilian dental faculty population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study design.
- Analysis of dental records from 1998-1999.
- Statistical analysis including Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and logistic regression tests.
Main Results:
- An overall endodontic treatment success rate of 82.9% was achieved.
- Higher educational attainment correlated with increased treatment success (89.7% vs. 55.6%).
- Pulp vitality demonstrated a statistically significant positive association with successful outcomes (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- High success rates in endodontic treatment are achievable with proper management of intraradicular and extraradicular factors.
- Patient education level and pulp vitality are significant predictors of endodontic treatment success.
