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Selective Root Canal Retreatment: A Scoping Review and Metasynthesis by Thematic Analysis
José Evando da Silva-Filho1,2, Júlia Magalhães-Saldanha2, Ana Paula Caracas-de-Araújo3
1Department of Dental Radiology and Imaging, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
Summary
Selective root canal retreatment offers a minimally invasive alternative to conventional methods. Short-term outcomes are comparable, preserving teeth effectively with advanced imaging techniques.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Imaging
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Background:
- Conventional root canal retreatment can be invasive.
- Selective retreatment targets only failing canals, preserving healthy ones.
- Evidence synthesis is needed for this minimally invasive approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize clinical and imaging evidence on selective root canal retreatment.
- To evaluate outcomes and procedural features of selective retreatment.
- To identify limitations in current research.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review methodology.
- Metasynthesis through thematic analysis.
- Analysis of five studies (experimental research, case reports).
Main Results:
- Short-term outcomes comparable to full retreatment.
- High tooth survival rates and low incidence of new lesions.
- Three-dimensional imaging is crucial for diagnosis and planning.
Conclusions:
- Selective retreatment is a viable, minimally invasive option.
- 3D imaging enhances diagnostic accuracy and structural preservation.
- Further research with larger sample sizes and standardized protocols is warranted.
Keywords:
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