Pre- and postoperative management techniques. Part 3: before and after - endodontic surgery

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Surgical Procedures

Background:

• Endodontic surgery requires specific pre- and post-operative care.
• Current practices and protocols are widely adopted but vary in evidence base.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically review the scientific evidence supporting common interventions and advice used before and after endodontic surgical procedures.
• To identify and discuss dental medicaments and instructions lacking a researched basis.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of current evidence.
• Critical appraisal of research strength, including limitations.
• Identification of practices without scientific validation.

Main Results:

• Analysis of existing research supporting or refuting endodontic surgery protocols.
• Highlighting interventions and medicaments lacking empirical evidence.
• Discussion of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the reviewed studies.

Conclusions:

• Evidence-based assessment of current endodontic surgery management is crucial.
• Practices without research backing should be identified and reconsidered.
• Further research is needed to validate or refute existing endodontic surgery protocols.