[Reoperation of root amputation with titanium pin]

Area of Science:

• Endodontic surgery
• Dental implantology
• Apical periodontitis treatment

Context:

• Root amputation is a surgical procedure to treat apical periodontitis.
• Titanium pins are used to facilitate apical closure.
• Clinical outcomes of this procedure require long-term evaluation.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of root amputation using titanium pins for apical closure.
• To assess the success rate of reoperations following primary root amputation surgery.
• To determine if titanium pin use affects secondary surgical success.

Summary:

• A 238-patient clinical follow-up confirmed favorable outcomes for root amputation with titanium pins.
• Analysis of reoperations due to primary surgery failure also yielded good results.
• Titanium pin usage does not compromise the success of subsequent root amputation surgeries.

Impact:

• The findings support the efficacy of titanium pins in root amputation procedures.
• This study provides evidence for the reliability of reoperations in endodontic surgery.
• The results can inform clinical decision-making regarding root amputation and revision surgeries.