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[Delayed root canal therapy. Data on the frequency and complications].

A W Kane1, B Faye, B Toure

  • 1Département d'Odonto-Stomatologie, Faculté de Médecine, UCAD, Dakar, Sénégal.

Dakar Medical
|March 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Over a third of root canal treatments were delayed, increasing the risk of tooth fracture. Patient-reported pain reduction and equipment issues contributed to delays, highlighting the need for patient education on timely dental care.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Endodontics

Context:

  • Root canal treatment (RCT) is crucial for preserving teeth.
  • Delayed RCT can lead to complications.
  • Understanding factors influencing treatment delays is important for clinical practice.

Purpose:

  • To determine the frequency and complications of delayed root canal treatment.
  • To identify factors contributing to treatment delays.
  • To analyze the relationship between delayed treatment and tooth extraction due to fracture.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 118 teeth undergoing root canal treatment.
  • 34.5% of treatments were delayed (over 4 months or incomplete obturation).
  • Delayed treatment showed a trend towards higher fracture rates leading to extraction, though not statistically significant. Pain disappearance and dental equipment failure were key factors in treatment delay.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the necessity of patient motivation regarding timely root canal treatment.
  • Emphasizes that tooth fracture, not pain, is the primary reason for extraction post-RCT.
  • Informs clinical strategies to minimize treatment delays and improve patient outcomes in endodontics.