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Endodontic surgery with ultrasonic retrotips: one-year follow-up
Silvio Taschieri1, Massimo Del Fabbro, Tiziano Testori
1Department of Odontology, Galeazzi Institute, University of Milano, Milan, Italy.
Objective:
The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to monitor the outcome of ultrasonic root-end preparation, in relation to tooth type and location, presence of post restoration and type of retrotip.
Study Design:
Teeth treated surgically showed a periradicular lesion of strictly endodontic origin. Fifty teeth were included in the study, according to specific selection criteria. Cases were followed for a period of 1 year and then classified in 3 groups (success, uncertain healing, and failure) according to radiographic and clinical criteria.
Results:
Of the 46 teeth evaluated at 1-year follow-up, 42 teeth (91.3%) successfully healed, 1 tooth had uncertain healing, and 3 failed. We found no statistically significant differences in treatment results related to the type of tooth, tooth location, post restoration, and type of retrotip.
Conclusion:
Adherence to a strict endodontic surgical protocol and the use of contemporary techniques and materials can lead to a predictable outcome.