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Controversies in clinical endodontics: Part 2. Single-appointment vs multiple-appointment treatment
1Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 1, 1997
Summary
This article explores the debate surrounding single-appointment versus multiple-appointment endodontic treatments. It clarifies that the discussion focuses on treatment methodology, not the decision to perform endodontic therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dental science
- Endodontics
- Clinical dentistry
Background:
- Endodontic therapy has faced historical controversies, including the focal infection theory and recent accusations regarding systemic illnesses.
- Current debates in endodontics focus on treatment techniques rather than the necessity of endodontic intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address ongoing controversies in endodontic treatment rendering.
- Specifically, this article examines the debate between single-appointment and multiple-appointment endodontic procedures.
Main Methods:
- This article is part of a series discussing current or revived endodontic treatment disagreements.
- The focus is on comparing single-appointment versus multiple-appointment endodontic treatment protocols.
Main Results:
- The efficacy of endodontic therapy is not in question.
- The primary area of disagreement is the optimal number of appointments for successful treatment.
Conclusions:
- The decision to perform endodontic treatment is well-established.
- The debate centers on the procedural aspects, specifically the timing and number of appointments required for effective endodontic care.