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Angın AE, Özkan HD, Saral İP, Aydın B. The incidence and intensity of postoperative pain and Flare-up following the use of three different intracanal medicaments in teeth with posttreatment apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:362. [PMID: 38849655 PMCID: PMC11161537 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05760-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effect of intracanal medicaments on the incidence of postoperative pain and flare-up with posttreatment apical periodontitis (PTAP) of retreatment cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred twenty patients diagnosed with PTAP with single-rooted teeth with single-canal without spontaneous pain or swellings were included and randomly divided into three groups according to the intracanal medicament used. Intracanal medicaments were placed into the root canals following the removal of previous root canal fillings and re-instrumentation. Calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH)2), chlorhexidine gel (CHX), calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidine gel combinations were used as intracanal medicaments. Postoperative pain scores were recorded at 6 and 12 h and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 days using a visual analog scale (VAS). Sensitivity on percussion, spontaneous pain, swelling, antibiotic and analgesic requirements of the patients were evaluated during clinical examinations performed postoperatively after 2 and 7 days. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between groups in terms of VAS scores following the intracanal medicament application (p > 0.05). However, compared to the patients of 20-34 and 50-65 age groups, greater VAS scores were observed in patients of 35-49 age groups at 12 h, and 3, 4, 7 days (p < 0.05). Flare-up was observed in only one patient in the CHX gel group, and no flare-up was observed in other groups. CONCLUSIONS Similar postoperative pain incidence in all experimental groups indicates that all three medicaments are clinically acceptable in inter-appointment management of retreatment cases in terms of post-endodontic pain and flare-up. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In this randomized clinical trial, three different intracanal medicaments were utilized in nonsurgical endodontic retreatment and their effect on postoperative pain and flare-up incidence was examined. Thus, this study will be a significant contribution in the decision-making during clinical practice; since there are a limited number of prospective clinical trials in the literature about the severity of pain following retreatment procedures including intracanal medicament use.
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- Adile Esen Angın
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, 09100, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, 09100, Turkey.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, 09100, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey
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Brochado Martins JF, Jautze A, Georgiou AC, Tulp BMT, Crielaard W, van der Waal SV. Well-being, postoperative pain and outcome after clinical application of a novel root canal irrigation fluid-RISA-in teeth with apical periodontitis: A first-in-human study. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1488-1498. [PMID: 37771316 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study was to assess the tolerance to the new root canal irrigation fluid RISA after root canal treatment (RCT) by evaluating the subject's postoperative well-being, postoperative pain (PP) and treatment outcome. METHODOLOGY A single-arm prospective study with 16 subjects (17 teeth) diagnosed with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. Endodontic treatment in one session performed using RISA for root canal irrigation. Well-being was assessed on the same day and after 24 h by telephone. For pain intensity, a visual analogue scale was used at 0-5 days. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed at ≥12 months. Well-being, occurrence of PP and outcome were qualitatively reported. Friedman test for paired samples and Spearman correlation coefficient were used. Significance was set at p < .05. RESULTS At the same day and after 24 h, 14/16 subjects felt 'good'. 9/16 presented intra- or extra-oral swelling. The frequency of PP ≥36 (weak) was 82.4%. On the same day, 1 and 2 days postoperatively, there was more pain compared with preoperative pain p < .05. At Day 3, PP equalled preoperative pain (p > .05). 62.5% of subjects needed analgesics Day 0-2. The recall rate was 94.1%, and resolution of apical periodontitis was observed in 87.5%. CONCLUSIONS The well-being of subjects was good, and the overall PP intensity was low. However, postoperative intra- and extra-oral swelling occurred often. At the recall visit, the effectiveness of the RCT with RISA appeared high (87.5%). The encouraging outcome results plus the fact that RISA has a broader action range than NaOCl in vitro, justify further work on the RISA solution. To reduce postoperative swelling, it is advised to further investigate the optimal way of application of RISA in the laboratory before clinical application is recommended.
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- João Filipe Brochado Martins
- Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endodontics, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Bürklein S, Arias A. Effectiveness of root canal instrumentation for the treatment of apical periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 3:395-421. [PMID: 35670625 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The development of endodontic instruments has rapidly advanced, but their impact on endodontic outcome parameters remains unclear. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aimed to answer the following PICOT questions: In patients with apical periodontitis (P) what is the effectiveness of root canal instrumentation ([Q1] performed with contemporary techniques [I] in comparison with 'traditional' techniques [C]] and ([Q2] performed with contemporary engine-driven NiTi instruments [I] compared with other types of contemporary engine-driven NiTi instruments [with different design and/or technology] [C]) in terms of clinical and patient-related outcomes (O)? METHODS After PROSPERO protocol registration, a literature search was conducted using Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Grey literature and major journal contents were examined. Two independent reviewers performed the study selection, data extraction and appraisal of included studies. A quantitative meta-analysis was considered, and statistical heterogeneity and overall quality of evidence were assessed. RESULTS Nine studies were identified showing substantial methodological differences. Five studies addressed PICOT 1 and three PICOT 2, whereas one study aimed both. A random-effects meta-analysis model was considered for the outcome 'radiographic evidence of normal periodontal ligament space or reduction of apical lesion size' (PICOT 1) based on three studies with 332 evaluable participants and showed that contemporary instrumentation was associated with a more favourable outcome (p = .005) compared with root canal preparation with stainless steel instruments (odds ratio = 2.07 [95%-confidence interval = 1.25-3.44]) with no evidence of statistical heterogeneity (I2 = 0%) but low quality of evidence. DISCUSSION Albeit a few studies fulfilled eligible criteria, no study had a low risk of bias. Compelling evidence indicating significantly different outcome rates using different endodontic instruments when treating teeth with apical periodontitis is lacking. CONCLUSIONS In terms of healing, the results of the meta-analysis determined the higher effectiveness of root canal instrumentation performed with contemporary techniques in comparison with conventional stainless steel instruments in patients with apical periodontitis followed for a minimum of 1 year with low quality of evidence. No differences could be demonstrated between preparations with traditional stainless steel and contemporary NiTi instruments for other clinical and patient-related outcomes. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42021274642).
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- School of Dentistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Nosrat A, Valancius M, Mehrzad S, Dianat O, Verma P, Aminoshariae A, Fouad AF. Flare-ups After Nonsurgical Retreatments: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Prediction. J Endod 2023; 49:1299-1307.e1. [PMID: 37451334 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aims of this study were to determine the incidence, associated factors, and predictability of flare-ups after nonsurgical retreatments (NSRetx). METHODS All patients (n = 3,666) who received NSRetx by 3 endodontists in 2 endodontic offices during a period of 6 years (2016-2022) were included. Demographic, diagnostic, and procedural data were collected. A flare-up was defined as moderate-severe pain with/without swelling that took place within 14 days of initiation of NSRetx and resulted in an unscheduled appointment. Bivariate analyses on the entire cohort and multivariable analyses on cases with complete dataset (n = 2,846) were performed to identify significant associations. A Random Forest algorithm was used to make a prediction model. RESULTS Incidence of flare-ups was 3.95% (n = 145). Increased risk of flare-ups was associated with diabetes (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-3.97), mandibular teeth (AOR = 1.67; 95% CI, 1.11-2.52), moderate-severe preoperative pain on percussion (AOR = 2.13; 95% CI, 1.31-3.50), and pain on palpation (AOR = 1.63; 95% CI, 1.01-2.64). Lower risk of flare-up was associated with high blood pressure (AOR = 0.44; 95% CI, 0.21-0.82) (P < .05). The prediction model was not able to predict flare-ups with sufficient confidence (precision = 0.13). CONCLUSIONS Incidence of flare-ups following NSRetx was low (∼4%) and had a weak but significant association with the history of diabetes. Moderate-severe pain on percussion, pain on palpation (any intensity), and mandibular teeth had a significant association with flare-ups. The history of high blood pressure was associated with lower risk of flare-ups. Flare-ups were difficult to predict in this clinical setting.
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- Ali Nosrat
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Private Practice, Centreville Endodontics, Centreville, Virginia.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, Fairfax, Virginia
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Private Practice, Centreville Endodontics, Centreville, Virginia
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Private Practice, Centreville Endodontics, Centreville, Virginia; Private Practice, Capitol Endodontics, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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Zadsirjan S, Toghrolian A, Zargar N. Analgesic Efficacy of Ketoprofen Transdermal Patch versus Ibuprofen Oral Tablet on Postendodontic Pain in Patients with Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pain Res Manag 2023; 2023:8549655. [PMID: 37324280 PMCID: PMC10266914 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8549655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Materials and Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 64 patients who had mandibular first and second molars with irreversible pulpitis were randomly divided into two groups (n = 32) by stratified permuted block randomization. The experimental group used 60 mg KTP every 6 hours, and the control group received 400 mg ibuprofen tablets every 6 hours for 1 day. The severity of pain experienced by patients was quantified before and at 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours after endodontic treatment, using the numerical rating scale (NRS). Data were analyzed by using the t-test, Mann-Whitney test, and generalized estimating equation (GEE) (alpha = 0.05). Results The pain score was not significantly different between the two groups at the baseline or any other postoperative time point (P > 0.05). The reduction in the pain score was significant in both groups from 2 to 10 hours and 10 to 48 hours, postoperatively (P < 0.001). The interaction effect of time and group was not significant on the postoperative pain score in the abovementioned time intervals, and the pattern of pain reduction was the same over time in both groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Both KTP and ibuprofen effectively decreased postendodontic pain. Considering the comparable pattern of pain reduction, KTP can be used as an alternative to ibuprofen tablets for effective pain control after endodontic treatment of mandibular first and second molars with irreversible pulpitis.
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- Saeede Zadsirjan
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Endodontic malpractice litigations in the United States from 2000 to 2021. J Dent Sci 2023; 18:374-381. [PMID: 36643243 PMCID: PMC9831803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Little is known regarding the outcomes and distinguishing characteristics of lawsuits related to endodontic procedures. This study used a verdict-based data from United States of America to analyze the factors associated with endodontic malpractice lawsuits and mitigate the risk of litigation. Materials and methods The LexisNexis legal database was used to search for endodontic malpractice cases from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2021 using the terms "medical malpractice" and (I) "endodontist" (II) "endodontics" (III) "root canal" (IV) "dental pulp." Each case was reviewed for reported medical characteristics and litigation outcomes. Results A total of 650 cases were initially identified, and 97 cases were included in the final analysis. Eighty-four (86.6%) of the 97 defendants were general practitioners; 42 cases favored the plaintiff, 53 (54.6%) favored the defendant, 1 was partial win/loss, and 1 was settled. The annual case mean was 4.41 ± 2.17 (Mean ± SD). The major allegations favored for the patients involving paresthesia, root perforation, rubber dam not use, wrong tooth therapy, and infections. Plaintiffs who claimed with post-procedural reasons had a significantly higher winning rate than non-post-procedural reasons (P < 0.05). Conclusion In the present study, 54.6% of endodontic litigation favored the dentists in the US. The authors recommend that general practitioners refer complicated cases to endodontists and treat carefully to avoid paresthesia, canal perforation and infections. Clinicians should always diagnose and treat correctly, shared decision making with the patient, use rubber dam routinely, and timely management to prevent malpractice claims.
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Magar SS, Alfayyadh AY, Alruwaili KK, Almunahi HFF, Alsharari AHL, Magar SP. The Determination of Flare-Up Incidence and Associated Risk Factors During Endodontic Treatment: An Observational Retrospective Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e31424. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Vital Pulp Therapy of Permanent Teeth with Reversible or Irreversible Pulpitis: An Overview of the Literature. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11144016. [PMID: 35887779 PMCID: PMC9321233 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11144016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Vital pulp therapy (VPT) has been recently proposed as an alternative approach even in symptomatic mature permanent teeth with deep caries’ lesions, aiming to maintain the pulp vitality over time and/or to avoid non-surgical root canal therapy (NSRCT). However, to date, the diagnosis of reversible or irreversible pulpitis is only based on clinical pain quantity and quality, without precisely reflecting the pulp inflammation status. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to provide an overview based on the current scientific literature to demonstrate the clinical effectiveness of VPT on mature permanent teeth, validating the use of hydraulic calcium silicate-based cements and their role in pain management. VPT may be successfully applied not only in mature permanent teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis, but also in permanent dental elements with signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. Hydraulic cements showed favorable outcomes in terms of decrease of pro-inflammatory mediators and of post-operative pain. Pain plays a central role in the chance to perform VPT in mature permanent teeth, since it may be considered as a pre-operative diagnostic criterion as well as a treatment success parameter. In addition, proper assessment of pulp inflammation and choice of appropriate materials are key factors in enhancing VPT success.
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Milani AS, Froughreyhani M, Taghiloo H, Nouroloyouni A, Jafarabadi MA. The effect of antibiotic use on endodontic post-operative pain and flare-up rate: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Evid Based Dent 2022:10.1038/s41432-021-0205-z. [PMID: 35165442 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-021-0205-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aim Antibiotics are widely used to prevent flare-ups after endodontic treatment of non-vital teeth. This systematic review assessed the effect of antibiotic administration on post-endodontic treatment pain and flare-up rate.Methods Five major databases including Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus and Embase were searched to identify randomised clinical trials (RCTs) published until September 2020. Retrieved papers were critically appraised using the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2). To reduce the clinical heterogeneity, the included studies were divided into two groups: studies on symptomatic non-vital teeth and studies on asymptomatic non-vital teeth. The primary outcomes were 'post-operative pain' and 'flare-up rate'. The data of included studies were statistically combined through meta-analysis using random-effect model. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was used to assess the quality of evidence.Results Six RCTs involving two RCTs (N = 61) on symptomatic teeth and four RCTs (N = 310) on asymptomatic teeth were included. In two RCTs on asymptomatic teeth, prophylactic antibiotic had been used, while in the remaining two RCTs, antibiotics had been administered after treatment. Quantitative synthesis of the RCTs showed that antibiotic administration following endodontic treatment of symptomatic non-vital teeth has no effect on pain severity at 24 hours following treatment (weighted mean difference [WMD] = -0.03; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.53 to 0.47), and the use of antibiotics before endodontic treatment of asymptomatic non-vital teeth has no effect on flare-up rate (relative risk [RR] = 0.58; 95% CI: 0.22-1.54). The GRADE approach revealed that the overall quality of evidence on the topic is low.Conclusions The antibiotic administration following endodontic treatment of symptomatic non-vital teeth has no effect on pain severity at 24 hours following treatment. Also, prophylactic antibiotics are ineffective in reducing the flare-up rate following treatment of asymptomatic non-vital teeth. However, to evaluate the effect of post-treatment antibiotics on flare-up rate in asymptomatic non-vital teeth, more high-quality RCTs are needed.
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- Amin Salem Milani
- Associate Professor of Endodontics, Research Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Professor of Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ardebil University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Abbott PV. Present status and future directions - managing endodontic emergencies. Int Endod J 2021; 55 Suppl 3:778-803. [PMID: 34958512 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Endodontic emergencies are common in both general dental practices and specialist Endodontic practices. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of endodontic emergencies. Endodontic emergencies can be a result of many different conditions of the pulp, root canal and periradicular tissues. They may occur before endodontic treatment has been started, between appointments when treatment is being performed over multiple visits, or after endodontic treatment has been completed. In the latter situation, the emergency may be very soon after the treatment or it may occur many years later, in which case it is usually a new disease process as a result of the root canal system becoming infected. An emergency can be a stressful situation for both the patient and the dentist (or endodontist) as it is usually an unexpected event. It is incumbent on dental professionals to provide timely assistance to patients who have an emergency, and it is also important to allow sufficient time to manage the situation comprehensively. Management of endodontic emergencies should follow the principles of the 3D's - Diagnosis, Definitive dental treatment and Drugs - and in that sequence. An accurate diagnosis, the first "D", is essential so the appropriate treatment can be provided. Diagnosis requires a thorough understanding of the various conditions that can cause the emergency and this can be helped by having a comprehensive classification of the various conditions. The diagnosis should also direct the clinician to the appropriate definitive dental treatment, the second "D". Root canal treatment will not always be required as some cases can be managed conservatively. Other cases may require root canal re-treatment. The specific details of how the treatment is done can also vary, according to the diagnosis. The final "D" is Drugs - the use of drugs should also be dependent on the diagnosis and the dental treatment. Drugs should only be an adjunct following the treatment. The clinician must also differentiate between inflammation and infection in order to provide the appropriate treatment and to prescribe the appropriate medication for effective pain relief and resolution of other symptoms or signs such as swelling.
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- Paul V Abbott
- UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia
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Jalali P, Hasselgren G. Nonclinical research areas of future importance for clinical therapies: Exploring the concepts of nonlinearity in dentistry. J Conserv Dent 2021; 24:10-14. [PMID: 34475673 PMCID: PMC8378495 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_640_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Linear system analysis has been dominating medical and dental research, and most of the research achievements in these fields have come from applying a reductionist view of nature. However, biologic systems are fundamentally nonlinear with highly composite dynamics made up of numerous interacting elements and feedback loops, therefore studying them as linear models may not result in an accurate representation of their true features. The authors reviewed and utilized some of the principles of chaos and nonlinearity and extended them to clinical dentistry, from cracked tooth and flare-up after root canal procedures to the outcome of clinical treatments. Utilization of the concepts of chaos and sensitive dependence on initial conditions, and the concepts of self-organization, stigmergy, and fractals may help us to understand some of the puzzles that have not been solved by conventional linear models. The goal of this paper is to present some areas within nonclinical research that we believe will have important roles in the development of future clinical examination methods and therapies.
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- Poorya Jalali
- Department of Endodontics, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Çanakçi BC, Er Ö, Genç Şen Ö, Süt N. The effect of two rotary and two reciprocating NiTi systems on postoperative pain after root canal retreatment on single-rooted incisor teeth: A randomized controlled trial. Int Endod J 2021; 54:2016-2024. [PMID: 34383324 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIM This randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effect of two rotary (ProTaper Retreatment + ProTaper Gold and Hyflex EDM) and two reciprocating (Reciproc Blue and WaveOne Gold) NiTi systems on postoperative pain after root canal retreatment on single-rooted incisor teeth. METHODOLOGY One hundred and eighty patients scheduled for root canal retreatment were randomly assigned to one of the four groups according to the NiTi system (ProTaper Retreatment + ProTaper Gold, Hyflex EDM, Reciproc Blue or WaveOne Gold) used for the removal of root canal fillings and further canal preparation. The working length was determined to be 1 mm shorter than the '0.0' mark of the apex locator. Root canals were filled with gutta-percha and an epoxy resin-based root canal sealer using a lateral compaction technique. The teeth were restored using a resin composite material. A single operator performed the retreatments in a single visit. The incidence and intensity of postoperative pain were rated on a numeric rating scale by patients 24, 48 and 72 h after retreatment. The number of analgesic tablets (400 mg Ibuprofen) taken by patients was also recorded. Data were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon and chi-square tests. RESULTS For the intensity of postoperative pain, the difference between the four groups was not significantly different (p > .05). No significant difference was found between the groups in terms of analgesic medication intake (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS The rotary and reciprocating NiTi systems tested in this study were associated with similar intensity of postoperative pain and intake of analgesics following root canal retreatment on single-rooted incisor teeth completed in one visit.
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- Burhan Can Çanakçi
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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Fazlyab M, Esmaeili Shahmirzadi S, Esnaashari E, Azizi A, Moshari AA. Effect of low-level laser therapy on postoperative pain after single-visit root canal retreatment of mandibular molars: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Int Endod J 2021; 54:2006-2015. [PMID: 34383325 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIM To compare the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on postoperative pain after single-visit root canal retreatment on mandibular molars. METHODOLOGY This randomized controlled clinical trial included 36 patients referred to the Department of Endodontics, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Healthy patients who required root canal retreatment on symptomatic first or second mandibular molars, with a PAI index score of 2 or 3, preoperative tooth and percussion pain of <56 mm on a 170-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) were included. After local anaesthesia using inferior alveolar nerve block followed by rubber dam isolation and access cavity preparation, the D RaCe retreatment system was used to remove the existing root filling material, and after canal negotiation and gaining patency, working length was determined with an apex locator. Further canal enlargement was carried out with size 35, 0.04 taper, and size 40, 0.04 taper RaCe rotary instruments and then canals were filled using laterally compacted gutta-percha points and AH Plus sealer. The patients were randomly assigned to treatment groups: In the LLLT group, a 980-nm diode laser set at 6.89 W/cm2 energy density, 0.5 W power, and a tip diameter of 10 mm were activated from the buccal side on the mesial and distal root apices for 15 s. In the sham group, the laser handpiece was placed inside the patient's mouth at the same location, but the laser was not activated. Then patients were instructed to record their postoperative pain levels at 4, 8, 12 and 24 h and 2, 3 and 7 days after treatment on separate VAS scales. For data analysis, the independent sample t and the Mann-Whitney U tests were used. Nominal variables were analysed by using the chi-square test. RESULTS In the LLLT group, the most intense pain was reported 24 and 48 h post-treatment [mean (SD) = 0.22 (0.54) for both], whereas in the sham group, the most intense pain level was observed 4 h post-treatment [mean (SD) = 0.78 (0.80)]. At the 4-h interval, pain intensity was significantly lower in the LLLT group (p = .016). CONCLUSIONS Low-level laser therapy reduced postoperative pain after single-visit root canal retreatment of mandibular molars only four hours following the procedure.
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- Mahta Fazlyab
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.,Iranian Center For Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral Medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Shabbir J, Khurshid Z, Qazi F, Sarwar H, Afaq H, Salman S, Adanir N. Effect of Different Host-Related Factors on Postoperative Endodontic Pain in Necrotic Teeth Dressed with Interappointment Intracanal Medicaments: A Multicomparison Study. Eur J Dent 2021; 15:152-157. [PMID: 33511602 PMCID: PMC7902120 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives
The current study aimed to assess the impact of factors such as age, gender, and the tooth type on postoperative endodontic pain in necrotic teeth with symptomatic periapical periodontitis and radiolucency dressed randomly with either calcium hydroxide or propolis paste.
Materials and Methods
The standard chemomechanical root canal preparation of 80 teeth was performed by the primary investigator. The intracanal medicaments were inserted by the secondary operator. Patients self-recorded their postoperative endodontic pain intensity with the help of visual analog scale at 4, 12, 24 (day 2), 48 (day 3), and 72 (day 4) hours. During analysis, patients (68/80) were grouped according to gender, age, and the tooth type.
Statistical Analysis
Mann–Whitney’s
U
test was applied for mean pain score comparison between genders and between tooth type. Kruskal–Wallis’ test was applied for mean pain score comparison between the age groups.
Results
No significant difference (
p
> 0.05) in pain scores was found between the age groups and between the tooth types. Males had significantly higher pain scores as compared with females at days 2 (
p
= 0.035), 3 (
p
= 0.023), and 4 (
p
= 0.020).
Conclusion
The results suggested that there was no impact of age and tooth types on postoperative endodontic pain.
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- Juzer Shabbir
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dow International Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hamdard University Dental Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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de-Figueiredo FED, Lima LF, Lima GS, Oliveira LS, Ribeiro MA, Brito-Junior M, Correa MB, Sousa-Neto M, Faria e Silva AL. Apical periodontitis healing and postoperative pain following endodontic treatment with a reciprocating single-file, single-cone approach: A randomized controlled pragmatic clinical trial. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227347. [PMID: 32012166 PMCID: PMC6996828 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This trial assessed post-operative pain and healing of apical periodontitis following endodontic therapy with a reciprocating system compared to a crown-down technique with hand files and lateral compaction filling. One-hundred and twenty nonvital anterior teeth with apical periodontitis were randomly treated using either a reciprocating single file followed by matching-taper single-cone filling or a hand file and lateral compaction filling. Postoperative pain was assessed during the 7 days after the treatment, using a visual analogue scale and a verbal rating scale. Apical healing was assessed using the periapical index score after a 12-month follow-up. The hypothesis tested was that both protocols were equivalent and present similar effectiveness in healing periapical lesions. Data were analyzed through two one-sided tests, t-tests, as well as Mann-Whitney and Chi-squared tests (α = 0.05). Logistic regression was used to investigate the association of clinical and demographic factors with the success of treatment. Regardless of the assessment time, no difference in incidence (38%-43% at first 24h), intensity of postoperative pain, and incidence of flare-up (≈ 3%) was observed between the two endodontic protocols. Both protocols resulted in a similar healing rate of apical periodontitis. After 12 months, the success rate ranged from 73% to 78% and the difference between the treatments fell within the pre-established equivalence margin (-0.1; -0.41 to 0.2). Endodontic treatment combining a reciprocating single file with matching-taper single cone showed similar clinical effectiveness to the treatment using hand-file instrumentation and the lateral compaction filling.
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, State University of Montes Claros, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Effect of Chinese Propolis as an Intracanal Medicament on Post-Operative Endodontic Pain: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17020445. [PMID: 31936519 PMCID: PMC7014406 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Propolis is a potent anti-microbial and natural anti-inflammatory by-product obtained from the beehive. Studies have demonstrated the superior biocompatibility and anti-microbial properties of propolis as compared to calcium hydroxide. However, its effect on postoperative endodontic pain is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of Chinese propolis paste as an intracanal medicament on postoperative endodontic pain intensities compared with calcium hydroxide (control) at different time intervals in necrotic teeth with periapical radiolucency. Eighty patients with single-rooted necrotic teeth with visible periapical radiolucency were recruited and randomly allocated to either the calcium hydroxide or propolis groups. After chemo-mechanical preparation and intracanal medicament insertion, patients were given the VAS (visual analogue scale) to record pain scores. Inter-group data were compared and analyzed using two-way repeated measure ANOVA (Bonferroni test). A p-value of < 0.025 was considered significant. In total, >78% of the patients experienced no or only mild post-operative pain in both the groups at all time intervals, without any significant difference in pain scores between the two groups (p > 0.025). An overall flare-up rate of 14.8% was found. The results suggest that either of these medicaments can be used as an inter-appointment medication for the prevention of postoperative pain in necrotic cases.
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Pramudita C, Iskandar B, Widyastuti W, Santosa D. Efficacies of mineral trioxide aggregate and bioceramic root canal sealer with two types of gutta-percha toward the apical leakage. SCIENTIFIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/sdj.sdj_41_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Effect of solvent use on postoperative pain in root canal retreatment: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:257-263. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02948-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Iranmanesh F, Parirokh M, Haghdoost AA, Abbott PV. Effect of Corticosteroids on Pain Relief Following Root Canal Treatment: A Systematic Review. IRANIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2017; 12:123-130. [PMID: 28496516 PMCID: PMC5421265 DOI: 10.22037/iej.2017.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Post-operative pain and flare-up may occur in up to 58% of patients following root canal treatment. The aim was to conduct a systematic review and a possible meta-analysis to determine the effect of glucocorticosteroid (GCS) on pain following root canal treatment. METHODS AND MATERIALS Scopus, MEDLINE and CENTRAL databases were searched up to 30th January 2017 with broad key words. In addition, the reference lists in eligible papers and text books were hand-searched. Assessment of the eligibility of papers and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. RESULTS Of 9891 articles, 18 were recruited as eligible papers. Most of these papers showed pain reducing effect of GCS on post-endodontic pain. Because of wide heterogeneity among the recruited papers, it was not possible to perform meta-analysis. CONCLUSION Based on the results of this systematic review, there is a vast heterogeneity amongst articles regarding the use of GCS and their effect on post-operative pain after endodontic treatment. Further investigations with similar methods and materials are needed before meta-analysis on the effect of GCS on post-operative pain following root canal treatment can be performed.
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- Foad Iranmanesh
- Department ofEndodontics, Dental School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran;
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- Endodontology Research Center, Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran;
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- Research Center for Modeling in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran;
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- Dental School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Elzaki WM, Abubakr NH, Ziada HM, Ibrahim YE. Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial of Efficiency of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in the Control of Post-endodontic Pain. J Endod 2016; 42:835-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Azim AA, Azim KA, Abbott PV. Prevalence of inter-appointment endodontic flare-ups and host-related factors. Clin Oral Investig 2016; 21:889-894. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-016-1839-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yaylali IE, Alaçam T. Critical Assessment of Search Strategies in Systematic Reviews in Endodontics. J Endod 2016; 42:854-60. [PMID: 27071976 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 02/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to perform an overview of literature search strategies in systematic reviews (SRs) published in 2 endodontic journals, Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. METHODS A search was done by using the MEDLINE (PubMed interface) database to retrieve the articles published between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2015. The last search was on January 10, 2016. All the SRs published in the 2 journals were retrieved and screened. Eligible SRs were assessed by using 11 questions about search strategies in the SRs that were adapted from 2 guidelines (ie, AMSTAR checklist and the Cochrane Handbook). RESULTS A total of 83 SRs were retrieved by electronic search. Of these, 55 were from the Journal of Endodontics, and 28 were from the International Endodontic Journal. After screening, 2 SRs were excluded, and 81 SRs were included in the study. Some issues, such as search of grey literature and contact with study authors, were not fully reported (30% and 25%, respectively). On the other hand, some issues, such as the use of index terms and key words and search in at least 2 databases, were reported in most of the SRs (97% and 95%, respectively). The overall quality of the search strategy in both journals was 61%. No significant difference was found between the 2 journals in terms of evaluation criteria (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS There exist areas for improving the quality of reporting of search strategies in SRs; for example, grey literature should be searched for unpublished studies, no language limitation should be applied to databases, and authors should make an attempt to contact the authors of included studies to obtain further relevant information.
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- Department of Endodontics, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Çiçek E, Akkocan O, Furuncuoglu F. Comparison of apically extruded debris associated with several nickel-titanium systems after determining working length by apex locator. J Conserv Dent 2016; 19:68-71. [PMID: 26957797 PMCID: PMC4760018 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.173203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background/Aim: To compare apically extruded debris using ProTaper Universal (PTU), ProTaper Next (PTN), WaveOne (WO), Twisted File (TF), M-Two (MT), and Revo-S (RS) after determining the working length (WL) with root ZX. Materials and Methods: Seventy-two teeth were selected. The WL determination was performed with root ZX. The teeth were divided into six experimental groups, randomly. In groups, root canals were prepared with PTU to size F4/0.06, with PTN to size X4/0.06, with WO to size 40/0.08, with TF to size 40/0.04, with MT to size 40/0.06, and with RS to size AS40/0.06. After preparations were completed, final irrigation was performed with 2 mL distilled water, and a total of 10 mL of distilled water was used in each tooth. Tubes were stored in an incubator at 68°C for 5 days to evaporate the distilled water before weighing the dry debris. Data were analyzed by the Mann–Whitney U-test. Results: The RS group led to the highest amount of extruded debris, however, WO led to the least amount of extruded debris. There was no statistically difference among the groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The authors conclude that the results obtained might depend on the apex locator used to determine the WL.
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- Ersan Çiçek
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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The Effect of Foraminal Enlargement of Necrotic Teeth with the Reciproc System on Postoperative Pain: A Prospective and Randomized Clinical Trial. J Endod 2016; 42:8-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Soi S, Yadav S, Sharma S, Sharma M. In Vitro Comparison of Apically Extruded Debris during Root Canal Preparation of Mandibular Premolars with Manual and Rotary Instruments. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects 2015; 9:131-7. [PMID: 26697144 PMCID: PMC4682008 DOI: 10.15171/joddd.2015.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and aims. During root canal
preparation, debris extruded beyond the apical foramen may result in
periapical inflammation and postoperative pain. To date no root canal
preparation method has been developed that extrudes no periapical
debris. The purpose of this study was to identify a system leading to
minimal extrusion of debris from the apical foramen. The study was
conducted to comparatively evaluate the amount of apical extrusion of
debris during root canal preparation using hand ProTaper and GT rotary
and RaCe rotary instruments using crown-down technique. Materials and methods.
Ninety freshly extracted human single-rooted mandibular premolars were
equally assigned to three groups (n=30). The root canals were
instrumented using hand ProTaper, GT rotary and RaCe rotary systems.
Debris and irrigant extruded from the apical foramen were collected into
vials. The mean weight of the remaining debris was calculated for each
group and subjected to statistical analysis. Results.
ANOVA was used to compare the mean dry weights of the debris extruded
in the three groups, followedby post hoc Tukey tests for multiple
comparisons the between groups. Highly significant differences were
found in the amount of debris extruded among all the groups
(P<0.001). The ProTaper group exhibited the highest mean debris
weight (0.8293±0.05433 mg) and the RaCe system exhibited the lowest mean
debris weight (0.1280±0.01606 mg). Conclusion. All
the systems tested resulted in apical extrusion of debris. However, the
hand ProTaper files extruded a significantly higher amount of debris
than GT and RaCe systems.
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- Sonal Soi
- Reader, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, India
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- Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Guru Gobind Tricentenary Dental College, Research Center and Hospital, Gurgaon, India
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- Professor and Head of Department, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, India
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- Reader, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, India
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Menakaya IN, Oderinu OH, Adegbulugbe IC, Shaba OP. Incidence of postoperative pain after use of calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament in the treatment of apical periodontitis. Saudi Dent J 2015; 27:187-93. [PMID: 26644753 PMCID: PMC4642190 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2015.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 11/23/2014] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of postoperative pain after the use of calcium hydroxide powder mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament. PARTICIPANTS Fifty-five subjects aged 17-60 years with teeth diagnosed to have apical periodontitis. INTERVENTION Two-visit conventional root canal treatment of seventy teeth. The teeth were divided by randomization (balloting) into two groups: control group and experimental group, each with thirty-five teeth treated with calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or with 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament respectively. Incidence of postoperative pain was assessed using the universal pain assessment tool and whether or not analgesic was taken. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURED Incidence of post-operative pain. RESULT Postoperative pain occurred only at 1-day and 1-week reviews. In the control group, the overall incidence of pain was the same at both review periods (5.7%), while the experimental group showed a slight decrease in incidence between 1-day (17.2%) and 1-week (11.4%) reviews. Incidence of flare-ups was more in the experimental group (11.4%) than in the control group (5.7%). No significant statistical differences between the two groups were observed (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The incidence of postoperative pain was lower in the normal saline treatment group, but the difference was not statistically significant.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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Hamedy R, Shakiba B, Fayazi S, Pak JG, White SN. Patient-centered endodontic outcomes: a narrative review. IRANIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2013; 8:197-204. [PMID: 24171029 PMCID: PMC3808681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2013] [Revised: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Root canal treatment (RCT) success criteria inform us of the path to bony healing and of prognostic factors, but tell little about how the patient perceives, feels, or values RCT. Patients choose, undergo, and pay for RCT, they live with the result, and inform their community. The purpose of this narrative review was to appraise patient-centered outcomes of initial non-surgical RCT and nonsurgical retreatment, in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient-centered RCT outcome themes were identified in the extant literature: quality of life, satisfaction, anxiety, fear, pain, tooth survival and cost. Narrative review was applied because the disparate themes and data were unsuited to systematic review or meta-analysis. RESULTS Application of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) demonstrated that disease of pulpal origin affects quality of life with moderate severity, primarily through physical pain and psychological discomfort, and that RCT results in broad improvement of quality of life. Satisfaction with RCT is extremely high, but cost is the primary reason for dissatisfaction. Anxiety and fear affect RCT patients, profoundly influencing their behaviors, including treatment avoidance, and their pain experience. Fear of pain is "fair" to "very much" prior to RCT. Pain is widely feared, disliked, and remembered; however, disease of pulpal origin generally produces moderate, but not severe pain. RCT causes a dramatic decrease in pain prevalence and severity over the week following treatment. Survival rates of teeth after RCT are very high; complication rates are low. Cost is a barrier to RCT, but initial costs, lifetime costs, cost effectiveness, cost utility, and cost benefit all compare extremely well to the alternatives involving replacement using implants or fixed prostheses. CONCLUSION Dentists must strive to reduce anxiety, fear, experienced and remembered pain, and to accurately inform and educate their patients with respect to technical, practical and psychosocial aspects of RCT.
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- Section of Endodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Corresponding author: Shane N White, Section of Endodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Tel: +1-310 206 3644 (5), Fax: +1-310 794 4900 (6), E-mail:
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Postoperative pain after root canal treatment: a prospective cohort study. Int J Dent 2012; 2012:310467. [PMID: 22505897 PMCID: PMC3312224 DOI: 10.1155/2012/310467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2011] [Revised: 11/10/2011] [Accepted: 01/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aim. To evaluate the incidence and severity of postendodontic treatment pain (PEP) subsequent to root canal treatment (RCT) in vital and necrotic pulps and after retreatment. Methodology. A prospective study. Participants were all patients (n = 274) who underwent RCT in teeth with vital pulp, necrotic pulp, or vital pulp that had been treated for symptomatic irreversible pulpitis or who received root canal retreatment, by one clinician, during an eight-month period. Exclusion criteria were swelling, purulence, and antibiotic use during initial treatment. A structured questionnaire accessed age, gender, tooth location, and pulpal diagnosis. Within 24 h of treatment, patients were asked to grade their pain at 6 and 18 hours posttreatment, using a 1–5 point scale. Results. RCT of teeth with vital pulp induced a significantly higher incidence and severity of PEP (63.8%; 2.46 ± 1.4, resp.) than RCT of teeth with necrotic pulp (38.5%; 1.78 ± 1.2, resp.) or of retreated teeth (48.8%; 1.89 ± 1.1, resp.). No statistical relation was found between type of pain (spontaneous or stimulated) and pulp condition. Conclusion. RCT of teeth with vital pulp induced a significantly higher incidence and intensity of PEP compared to teeth with necrotic pulp or retreated teeth.
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The role of unfinished root canal treatment in odontogenic maxillofacial infections requiring hospital care. Clin Oral Investig 2012; 17:113-21. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-012-0710-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2011] [Accepted: 03/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Incidence and Impact of Painful Exacerbations in a Cohort with Post-treatment Persistent Endodontic Lesions. J Endod 2012; 38:41-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2011] [Revised: 10/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pasqualini D, Mollo L, Scotti N, Cantatore G, Castellucci A, Migliaretti G, Berutti E. Postoperative pain after manual and mechanical glide path: a randomized clinical trial. J Endod 2011; 38:32-6. [PMID: 22152616 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2011] [Revised: 09/06/2011] [Accepted: 09/19/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This prospective randomized clinical trial evaluated the incidence of postoperative pain after glide path performed with PathFile (PF) (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) versus stainless-steel K-file (KF). METHODS In 149 subjects, the mechanical glide path was performed with nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary PF; in 146 subjects, the manual glide path was performed with stainless-steel KFs. Postoperative pain, analgesics consumption, and the number of days to complete pain resolution were evaluated in the following 7 days. An analysis of variance model for repeated measures was used to compare the variation of pain-scale values (P < .05). The Student's t test for continuous variables normally distributed, the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test for the nonnormally distributed variables, and the chi-square test for dichotomous variables were used (P < .05). Despite homogeneous baseline conditions at diagnosis, tooth type, pain prevalence, and scores, the postoperative pain prevalence curves in PF group evidenced a more favorable trend in terms of time to pain resolution compared with the KF group (P = .004). The difference was also evident in the model adjusted for analgesics consumption in both groups (P = .012). The mean analgesics intake per subject was significantly higher in the KF group (3.7 ± 2.2) compared with the PF group (2 ± 1.7) (P < .001). Mean pain stop values were also significantly higher in the KF group (2.7) compared with the PF group (1.7) (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS The glide path with NiTi Rotary PF leads to less postoperative pain and faster symptom resolution.
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- Damiano Pasqualini
- Department of Endodontics, University of Turin Dental School, Turin, Italy.
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Suebnukarn S, Ngamboonsirisingh S, Rattanabanlang A. A Systematic Evaluation of the Quality of Meta-analyses in Endodontics. J Endod 2010; 36:602-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2009] [Accepted: 12/16/2009] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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