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Surgical endodontic retrograde root-end filling materials.
Paul B Osborne1, Pamela S Stein, James E Haubenreich
1Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0297, USA. posbo2@uky.edu
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
|January 6, 2006
Summary
Root canal treatment aims to preserve teeth by removing diseased tissue and filling canals. Failed treatments may require surgery, with various materials used for root-end obturation, none definitively superior.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Materials Science
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Root canal therapy is a cornerstone of modern dentistry for preserving natural teeth.
- Historically, advancements have focused on complete pulpal tissue removal and canal obturation.
- Failed root canal treatments can necessitate apical surgery for persistent infection or pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review materials used in root-end surgical obturation.
- To discuss the implications of these materials in contact with periapical tissues.
- To highlight clinical signs and symptoms associated with material interactions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of materials used in root-end filling procedures.
- Analysis of biocompatibility and tissue response to various obturation materials.
- Correlation of clinical findings with material properties.
Main Results:
- Several materials are utilized for root-end surgical obturation.
- The choice of material impacts tissue response and clinical outcomes.
- No single material is universally recognized as the optimal choice.
Conclusions:
- Material selection for root-end surgery is complex and depends on various factors.
- Further research may elucidate the "best" material for specific clinical scenarios.
- Understanding material-tissue interactions is crucial for successful endodontic surgery.