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  • Epidemiology
  • Dental Public Health

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  • Endodontic infections, specifically apical periodontitis, represent a significant global oral health concern.
  • Understanding the prevalence of primary and posttreatment apical periodontitis is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize recent epidemiological findings on the prevalence of primary and posttreatment apical periodontitis.
  • To identify trends and influencing factors in endodontic infection prevalence worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic screening of recent literature for epidemiological studies on apical periodontitis.
  • Inclusion of 29 articles reporting prevalence data from diverse global populations.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of apical periodontitis ranged from 7% to 86%, and posttreatment apical periodontitis from 10% to 62%.
  • Coronal restoration quality and root filling integrity were identified as key predictors of apical periodontitis.
  • Prevalence rates show little change compared to earlier studies, indicating a lack of significant improvement in periapical tissue health.

Conclusions:

  • Recent epidemiological data indicate that the prevalence of endodontic infections has not substantially changed over the years.
  • The health of periapical tissues in the general population has not shown major improvements.
  • Emphasis on the quality of dental restorations is critical for managing and preventing apical periodontitis.