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Single or multiple visits for endodontic treatment?
1Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan.
Evidence-Based Dentistry
|March 28, 2008
Summary
Single-visit root canal treatment is as effective as multiple-visit treatment for radiological success. However, single-visit procedures may lead to slightly more swelling and a higher need for painkillers.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Root canal treatment aims to save natural teeth.
- Comparing single-visit versus multiple-visit endodontic procedures is crucial for patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
Discussion:
- This review synthesized evidence from randomized controlled trials comparing single-visit and multiple-visit root canal treatments.
- Study quality varied, with a mix of low, moderate, and high risk of bias.
- Key outcomes included radiological success, pain, swelling, painkiller use, and tooth loss.
Key Insights:
- Radiological success rates were comparable between single- and multiple-visit root canal treatments.
- Immediate postoperative pain did not significantly differ between the two approaches.
- Single-visit treatment was associated with a higher frequency of painkiller use and potentially more swelling.
Outlook:
- Further high-quality research is needed to definitively assess tooth loss and sinus track formation.
- Clinical decisions should weigh the convenience of single-visit treatment against potential increases in painkiller use and swelling.
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