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Incompletely fractured teeth--a survey of endodontists
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|January 1, 1986
Summary
This study surveyed 303 endodontists on diagnosing and treating incomplete tooth fractures. Findings reveal common fracture sites, risk factors, treatment preferences, and success rates for root-fractured teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Traumatology
Background:
- Incomplete tooth fractures, particularly root fractures, pose diagnostic and treatment challenges in endodontics.
- Understanding predisposing factors and clinical management is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences of endodontists regarding the diagnosis and treatment of incompletely fractured teeth.
- To identify commonly fractured teeth, associated risk factors, preferred treatment modalities, and their success rates.
- To determine the frequency of endodontic treatment failures linked to root fractures.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to 303 endodontists.
- Data collected included information on tooth type, predisposing factors, treatment approaches, success rates, and causes of endodontic failure.
Main Results:
- The study identified specific teeth most prone to fracturing and risk factors influencing fracture incidence.
- Preferred treatment strategies for root-fractured teeth and their reported success rates were documented.
- The frequency of endodontic treatment failures attributed to root fractures was reported by the surveyed endodontists.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide insights into the clinical management of incomplete tooth fractures.
- Results have potential implications for enhancing clinical dental practice and patient care in endodontics.
- Further research may focus on refining diagnostic tools and treatment protocols for these complex cases.