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Periapical condensing osteitis and endodontic treatment.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|February 1, 1984
Summary
Endodontic treatment effectively resolves condensing osteitis, a common dental issue. Radiographic follow-up shows significant bone structure rebuilding and healing in most cases after root canal therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Endodontics
Background:
- Condensing osteitis is a periapical inflammatory condition.
- It often presents with widening of the periodontal membrane.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the radiographic outcomes of endodontic treatment for teeth diagnosed with condensing osteitis.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study followed 49 roots from 36 teeth with condensing osteitis.
- Radiographs and patient files were analyzed post-endodontic treatment.
- The mean follow-up period was 4.3 years.
Main Results:
- Periapical condensing osteitis showed total regression in 36 of 49 roots (73.5%).
- No cases showed progression of condensing osteitis.
- Widening of the periodontal membrane decreased significantly post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Endodontic treatment is effective in resolving periapical condensing osteitis.
- Bone structure rebuilding to a normal appearance is a common outcome.
- This suggests a favorable prognosis for teeth treated endodontically for condensing osteitis.