Outcome of Initial Endodontic Treatment Performed, by One Specialist, in 122 Tunisian Patients: A Retrospective Study

Objective. To assess the 6- to 24-month outcome of endodontic treatments performed, by one specialist, and to identify prognostic factors that may influence initial endodontic treatment outcome (IETO).Methods. One hundred and forty-six patients out of 163 were included. A number of 201 teeth were endodontically treated, and an overall number of 408 canals were obturated. Of these, 165 teeth received initial endodontic treatment (IET). The criteria of the European Society of Endodontology were used to assess the IETO. The level of significance was set atp<0.05%.Results. Apical periodontitis (AP) was present in 42.5% of all cases, with a PAI >3 in 28.5%. The success rate (SR) was 91.5%. It was significantly higher in vital teeth (97%) than in devital teeth (87.7%) (p=0.04); however, a lower SR was recorded in teeth with AP (p=0.02). The lesion healed in 60 teeth (85.7%), decreased in size in 4 teeth (5.7%), and increased in size in 6 teeth (8.5%). A higher SR was obtained when a permanent restoration was present (94%) than absent (68.7%) (p=0.005).Conclusion. Within the limitations of the study, pulp and periapical status and permanent restoration are found to be strong outcome predictors.

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Outcome of Endodontic Treatments Made by Postgraduate Students in the Dental Clinic of Bretonneau Hospital

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2014/684979 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Virginie Touboul ◽

Alice Germa ◽

Jean-Jacques Lasfargues ◽

Eric Bonte

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Sample Size ◽

Success Rate ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

Endodontic Treatment ◽

Outcome Predictors ◽

Dental Clinic ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Larger Sample ◽

Pai 1

Objective. The objective of this retrospective study is double: (1) to assess the 1–4 years of outcome of endodontic treatment performed by postgraduate students in endodontics in the Dental Clinic of Bretonneau Hospital and (2) to examine outcome predictors.Method. 363 teeth in 296 patients were treated between 2007 and 2011. 183 patients (224 teeth) were lost during the followup. 113 patients were included in the study (recall: 38%), corresponding to 139 teeth of which 8 were extracted. 131 remaining teeth (36%) were examined clinically and radiographically. Apical periodontitis (AP) was absent (PAI = 1) or present (PAI ≥ 2). Outcome was classified as “healed,” “healing,” or “diseased”.Results. The success rate was 92%. No failure was observed among the 23 initial endodontic treatments. Among the 108 retreated teeth, 80% were “healed” and 11% were “healing.” An association was found between success rate and preoperative signs or symptoms (absent 95% versus present 83%), preoperative root filling density (inadequate 93% versus adequate 57%), but not between preoperative AP status and success.Conclusion. Outcomes in this retrospective study were similar to those previously reported. However, a larger sample size is needed to assess outcome predictors more precisely.

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Prognosis of patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo treated with repositioning manoeuvres

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215106000958 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 120 (7) ◽

pp. 528-533 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

S Korres ◽

D G Balatsouras ◽

E Ferekidis

Keyword(s):

Treatment Outcome ◽

Prognostic Factors ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ◽

Duration Of Symptoms ◽

Repeat Treatment ◽

Positional Vertigo ◽

Small Subgroup ◽

Duration Of Disease ◽

Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic factors in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) treated with canalith repositioning procedures (CRPs).Material and methods: Retrospective study of consecutive BPPV cases diagnosed over three years. All patients underwent a complete otolaryngologic, audiologic and neurotologic evaluation. The appropriate CRP was performed, depending on the type of BPPV. Prognostic factors studied included age, sex, aetiology, duration of disease, abnormal electronystagmographic findings, canal involvement, improper performance of manoeuvres, response on first or repeat treatment, and presence of recurrences.Results: One hundred and fifty-five patients were studied, 66 men and 89 women, with mean ages of 58.7 and 60.4 years, respectively. Age and the involvement of two canals or bilateral disease had an effect on initial treatment outcome and were correlated to increased recurrences but not to repeat treatment outcome. Secondary BPPV, abnormal electronystagmographic findings and improper performance of manoeuvres had a significant effect both on initial and repeat treatment, but not on recurrences. Sex and duration of symptoms had no effect.Conclusion: Canalith repositioning procedures provide fast and long-lasting treatment of BPPV in most patients. However, in a small subgroup of patients, failures may be noticed that may be attributed to various prognostic factors.

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Outcome of 940-nm diode laser-assisted endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: a retrospective study of clinical cases

Lasers in Dental Science ◽

10.1007/s41547-018-0035-2 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

Monika Masilionyte ◽

Norbert Gutknecht

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Diode Laser ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

Endodontic Treatment ◽

Clinical Cases

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Comparison of anti-microbial efficacy of Calcipex and Metapex in endodontic treatment of chronic apical periodontitis (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.26674 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Momina Anis Motiwala ◽

Saqib Habib ◽

Robia Ghafoor ◽

Seema Irfan

Keyword(s):

Bacterial Culture ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

T Test ◽

Endodontic Treatment ◽

Microbial Culture ◽

Routine Procedure ◽

Canal System ◽

Colony Forming Unit ◽

Root Canal System ◽

Level Of Significance

BACKGROUND Various intracanal medicaments have been used in cases of chronic apical periodontitis for appropriate disinfection of the root canal system to eliminate microbes specially from the inaccessible areas. Caclcium Hydroxide (CH) is the most common intracanal medicament available in various forms, but its effectiveness with or without iodoform using microbial culture is unknown. OBJECTIVE To compare the anti-microbial efficacy of Calcipex and Metapex in endodontic treatment of teeth presenting with chronic apical periodontitis METHODS 60 single rooted teeth of patients with diagnosis of chronic apical periodontitis were selected and the canals were debrided chemo-mechanically. The patients were randomized into two groups: Calcipex and Metapex. The first sample (S1) for bacterial culture was taken before placement of intracanal medicament and the second sample (S2) was taken after 7 days, before final obturation from the canal and sent to lab for culture. Colony Forming Unit (CFU) will be evaluated. Paired t-test will be used to assess difference bet¬ween antimicrobial efficacies within the group of medicaments. Independent sample t-test will be used to assess antimicrobial efficacies between groups. Level of significance will be kept at 0.05. RESULTS The results wil be shared upon completion of study. CONCLUSIONS There is no risk involved in this study as the study is based on routine procedure of endodontic treatment. It will be a benefit for future patients which will help us to decide which intracanal medicament is more effective to use in infected canals. CLINICALTRIAL NCT04336709

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A Retrospective Study of Endodontic Treatment Outcome between Nickel-Titanium Rotary and Stainless Steel Hand Filing Techniques

Journal of Endodontics ◽

10.1016/j.joen.2009.04.016 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 35 (7) ◽

pp. 938-943 ◽

Cited By ~ 109

Author(s):

Gary S.P. Cheung ◽

Christopher S.Y. Liu

Keyword(s):

Stainless Steel ◽

Treatment Outcome ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Nickel Titanium ◽

Endodontic Treatment

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Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy for testicular pain: a retrospective study on outcomes and predictors of pain relief

Basic and Clinical Andrology ◽

10.1186/s12610-020-00119-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Abdullah Al-Gadheeb ◽

Hossam S. El-Tholoth ◽

Abdulaziz Albalawi ◽

Abdulmajeed Althobity ◽

Mussa AlNumi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Prognostic Factors ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Postoperative Pain ◽

Pain Relief ◽

Success Rate ◽

Conservative Therapy ◽

Postoperative Pain Relief ◽

Testicular Pain

Abstract Background Approximately 2–10% of patients with varicocele complain of pain. Varicocelectomy for testicular pain is a surgical choice when conservative therapy fails to relieve the pain. Different variables have been reported as prognostic factors for pain relief following varicocele ligation. Moreover, the success rate of varicocelectomy for testicular pain has varied among studies. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the predictors and success rate of microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy performed for the treatment of painful varicocele. Results Among the 132 patients, 83.3% reported pain relief. A significant association was identified between varicocelectomy for unilateral testicular pain and pain resolution (P < 0.0001); no other factors were predictors of pain relief. Conclusions Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy for testicular pain is an effective surgical alternative. Varicocelectomy for unilateral testicular pain may predict postoperative pain relief in appropriately selected patients.

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