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  • Dental Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Apical periodontitis (AP) is a prevalent endodontic disease.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
  • Previous studies have reported varying prevalence and risk factors across different populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and risk factors of apical periodontitis (AP) in a Nigerian adult population.
  • To compare these findings with global data on AP prevalence and risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • A radiographic survey of 285 adult patients (18-60 years) was conducted.
  • Data collected included caries, tooth fractures, root fillings, coronal restorations, gender, smoking habits, and dental visit frequency.
  • Logistic regression analysis identified predictors of AP.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of AP was 74.4%, with an average of 2.8 teeth affected per patient.
  • Higher prevalence was observed in the 40-49 age group (87.2%).
  • Significant risk factors included fractured teeth, carious lesions, root fillings, coronal restorations, smoking (OR=3.82), and irregular dental visits (OR=6.73).

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of AP in Nigerian adults is notably high compared to Western populations.
  • Fractured teeth pose a higher risk for AP than carious teeth.
  • Prompt treatment for fractured teeth is recommended to mitigate AP development.