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Dhamija R, Tewari S, Gupta A. Two- and three-dimensional healing assessment after endodontic microsurgery in through-and-through periapical lesions: 5-year follow-up from a randomized controlled trial. Int Endod J 2024; 57:1180-1199. [PMID: 38758526 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14084] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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AIM To evaluate clinical and radiographic outcome of endodontic microsurgery in through-and-through periapical lesions at 1-year and 5-year follow-up with adjunct use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). METHODOLOGY Thirty-two patients with large through-and-through periapical lesions were randomized in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) group and control group. Two-dimensional (2D) healing was evaluated with Molven's criteria and three-dimensional (3D) healing with modified PENN 3D criteria. Healing at resection plane (R), apical area (A), buccal cortex (BC), palatal cortex (PC) and overall bone healing (B) was assessed using CBCT scans. The volume of lesion was measured using ITK-Snap software. The analysis included comparison of 1- to 5-year intragroup (Friedman test/McNemar test) and intergroup scoring (Chi-square/ Mann-Whitney test). Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the effect of various factors on healing at 5 years. RESULTS Out of 32 patients/59 teeth evaluated after 1-year of endodontic microsurgery, 24 patients/44 teeth reported at 5 - year follow-up. Healing assessment with modified PENN 3D criteria revealed improvement in overall success rate of 66.7% at 1 year to 83.3% at 5 years, with no deterioration in any healing category. PRP group exhibited significantly better 3D healing than control group; both at 1 year (84.6% vs. 45.5%) and 5 years (100% vs. 63.6%). A significantly higher number of completely healed teeth were observed in PRP group than the control group at 5 years with respect to R, BC and B parameters. A volume reduction of 88% (91.4% PRP, 84% control) was depicted at 1 year and 94% (97.1% PRP, 91.1% control) at 5 years. None of the recorded factors including age, gender, size of lesion, preoperative swelling and sinus, histology of lesion, use of PRP, tooth location, preoperative buccal bone had significant effect on 3D healing at 5 years. CONCLUSIONS This 5-year study suggested improvement in 3D radiographic healing of large through-and-through periapical lesions from 1 to 5 years with no deterioration in any healing parameter in both control and PRP groups. The additional use of PRP led to significantly better healing in such lesions. RACB index using CBCT allows better estimation of healing at resected, apical and cortical plane over modified PENN 3D or Molven's criteria.
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- Ritika Dhamija
- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Chen RQ, Lee Y, Yan H, Mupparapu M, Lure F, Li J, Setzer FC. Leveraging Pretrained Transformers for Efficient Segmentation and Lesion Detection in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Scans. J Endod 2024:S0099-2399(24)00408-4. [PMID: 39097163 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used to detect jaw lesions, although CBCT interpretation is time-consuming and challenging. Artificial intelligence for CBCT segmentation may improve lesion detection accuracy. However, consistent automated lesion detection remains difficult, especially with limited training data. This study aimed to assess the applicability of pretrained transformer-based architectures for semantic segmentation of CBCT volumes when applied to periapical lesion detection. METHODS CBCT volumes (n = 138) were collected and annotated by expert clinicians using 5 labels - "lesion," "restorative material," "bone," "tooth structure," and "background." U-Net (convolutional neural network-based) and Swin-UNETR (transformer-based) models, pretrained (Swin-UNETR-PRETRAIN), and from scratch (Swin-UNETR-SCRATCH), were trained with subsets of the annotated CBCTs. These models were then evaluated for semantic segmentation performance using the Sørensen-Dice coefficient (DICE), lesion detection performance using sensitivity and specificity, and training sample size requirements by comparing models trained with 20, 40, 60, or 103 samples. RESULTS Trained with 103 samples, Swin-UNETR-PRETRAIN achieved a DICE of 0.8512 for "lesion," 0.8282 for "restorative materials," 0.9178 for "bone," 0.9029 for "tooth structure," and 0.9901 for "background." "Lesion" DICE was statistically similar between Swin-UNETR-PRETRAIN trained with 103 and 60 images (P > .05), with the latter achieving 1.00 sensitivity and 0.94 specificity in lesion detection. With small training sets, Swin-UNETR-PRETRAIN outperformed Swin-UNETR-SCRATCH in DICE over all labels (P < .001 [n = 20], P < .001 [n = 40]), and U-Net in lesion detection specificity (P = .006 [n = 20], P = .031 [n = 40]). CONCLUSIONS Transformer-based Swin-UNETR architectures allowed for excellent semantic segmentation and periapical lesion detection. Pretrained, it may provide an alternative with smaller training datasets compared to classic U-Net architectures.
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- Rui Qi Chen
- H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- MS Technologies Corporation, Rockville, Maryland
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- H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Yoo YJ, Cho EB, Perinpanayagam H, Gu Y, Zhu Q, Noblett WC, Kum KY. Endodontic Microsurgery Outcomes over 10 Years and Associated Prognostic Factors: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Endod 2024; 50:934-943. [PMID: 38642732 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.04.009] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate long-term healing outcomes (10-17.5 years) after contemporary endodontic microsurgery (EMS) and identify the associated prognostic factors. METHODS Clinical and radiographic data of an EMS cohort (2006-2013) from the electronic database of the dental hospital were reviewed retrospectively by 2 independent examiners to determine their survival and healing outcomes, and potential prognostic factors were analyzed by Cox proportional hazards regression and logistic regression (α = 0.05). RESULTS Through strict inclusion and exclusion criteria and 721 EMS-treated teeth in the cohort, 309 (42.9%) were included (male = 35.0%; female = 65.0%; age = 45.83 ± 15.53 years) with a mean final follow-up of 152.26 ± 26.37 months (range, 120-211 months; median = 148 months). Clinical and radiographic assessments found an 80.5% 10-year survival rate with 63.4% of success. Collectively, tooth type, tooth mobility, preoperative lesion size, clinical crown-to-root ratio, and crown restorations at follow-up were significantly associated with long-term success and survival over 10 years. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative status and condition of the tooth including its alveolar bone support and adequate full-crown restorations may be relevant prognostic determinants of success and survival after EMS over time.
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- Yeon-Jee Yoo
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endodontics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endodontology, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Rodríguez P, Adler I, Cabirta ML, Miklaszewski E, Alfie N, Muiño A, Chulián S, Fresno C, Denninghoff V. Prognosis recovery score of apical surgery Guided Bone Regeneration using cone beam computed tomography and digital bioinformatics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33033. [PMID: 39022023 PMCID: PMC11252708 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Objective Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) is a dental surgical procedure that uses barrier membranes to prevent soft tissue invasion and conduct new bone growth. This study aimed to define a Prognosis Recovery score (PR score) to objectively classify post-surgery responders from non-responder patients who underwent GBR using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods This prospective-observational-longitudinal-cohort study recruited 250 individuals who were assigned to: Conventional-Apical-Surgery (CAS, n = 39), Apical-Surgery using human fascia lata Membrane placement (ASM, n = 42), and Apical-Surgery using human fascia lata Membrane placement and lyophilized allograft Bone powder (ASMB, n = 39); and Apical-Surgery using collagen membrane Porcine origin and Bovine Bone-matrix (ASPBB, n = 130), an independent external validation cohort. Surgery was performed, and evolution was monitored by CBCTs at 0, 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24 months post-surgery. Results Normalized lesion volumes were calculated, and non-linear time evolution morphology curves were characterized. The three-time evolution bone growth patterns were: a linear tendency (PR0), "S'' shaped log-logistic (PR1), and "C" cellular growth (PR2). The treatment success rates were PR2-46 %, PR2-88 %, and PR2-95 %/PR1-5% for CAS, ASM, and ASMB groups. The xenograft ASPBB counterpart achieved PR2-92 % and PR1-8%. The score PR had a sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 100 %. Conclusions Patients' treatment success can be quantitatively, objectively, and precisely predicted with the Prognosis Recovery score (using only two CBCTs), according to their biological response to allograft or xenograft materials (time-evolution bone growth curves), reducing cost and radiation exposure. Clinical significance Through digital imaging and bioinformatic analysis of bone regeneration observed in CBCTs, we defined a Prognosis Recovery (PR) score using only two CBCT volume assessments (0 and 6 months). The PR score allowed us to define three time-evolution curves depending on the biomaterials used and to classify patients in a quantitative, objective, and accurate way.
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- Pablo Rodríguez
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina
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- Andalusian Public Foundation Progress and Health - Andalusian Regional Government (FPS), Sevilla, Spain
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- Health Sciences Research Center (CICSA), Anáhuac University Mexico, Mexico
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- Molecular-Clinical Lab–University of Buenos Aires (UBA) - National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET), Argentina
- Liquid Biopsy and Cancer Interception Group, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research–Pfizer–University of Granada - Andalusian Regional Government (GENyO), Granada, Spain
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Doğan MU, Arıcıoğlu B, Köse TE, Çıkman AŞ, Öksüzer MÇ. Association between the irrigation-agitation techniques and Periapical Healing of large periapical lesions: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:376. [PMID: 38878107 PMCID: PMC11180158 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05758-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of manual dynamic activation (MDA), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and laser-activated irrigation (shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS)) on the periapical healing of large periapical lesions following nonsurgical root canal treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of fifty-six systemically healthy patients with a mandibular single-rooted tooth with periapical lesions of endodontic origin and a periapical index score of 3 or higher were included in the study. Before the treatment procedures, lesion volumes were determined volumetrically using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Patients were randomized into treatment (MDA, PUI, SWEEPS) and control groups (n = 14). Root canal treatment and irrigation procedures were performed by a calibrated postgraduate operator and completed at one visit. For routine follow-up, clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed by a blinded evaluator using periapical (PA) radiographs according to Molven's criteria at 3, 6, and 9 months. At 12 months, lesion volumes were quantified volumetrically using CBCT (ITK-SNAP). The data were statistically analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS In all groups, the mean lesion volume after treatment was significantly smaller than the mean volume before treatment (p = 0.001). Among the 56 teeth, 11 teeth were 'totally healed', and 39 teeth were 'reduced' on PA radiographs. No 'enlargement' was detected in any group. On CBCT, the lesion volume decreased in the following order: LAI-SWEEPS (86.9%) > PUI (85.4%) > MDA (80.4%) > control (74.5%), with no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Despite the limitations of the present study, although a greater percentage of healing was observed in the LAI-SWEEPS and PUI groups, irrigation procedures had no statistically significant effect on the healing of periapical lesions with a single root canal at the 12-month follow-up. On the other hand, the outcome may change in multirooted teeth with curved and complex root canal systems. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In the short term and in single-canal teeth, advanced irrigation agitation methods such as laser and ultrasonic did not make a difference in healing other than manual irrigation agitation.
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- Mehmet Umutcan Doğan
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Istanbul Medeniyet University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, Turkey.
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Ling D, Chen Y, Chen G, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, He F. Outcome of nonsurgical management of large cyst-like periapical lesions using a modified apical negative pressure irrigation system: a case series study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:336. [PMID: 38491469 PMCID: PMC10943812 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04110-2] [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: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of a self-constructed modified apical negative pressure irrigation (ANPI) system employing commonly used clinical instruments in nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT) for large cyst-like periapical lesions (LCPLs). METHODS From 2017 to 2022, 35 patients diagnosed with LCPLs (5-15 mm) via preoperative clinical and radiographic evaluations of endodontic origin underwent NSRCT combined with ANPI. These patients were subjected to postoperative clinical and radiographic follow-up at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years, with a CBCT scan specifically conducted at 6-month follow-up. Through the reconstruction of three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data, an early prognosis was facilitated by monitoring changes in lesion volume. Various treatment predictors-including sex, type of treatment, lesion size, preoperative pain, jaw, type of teeth involved, sealer extrusion, and the number of root canals-were meticulously analyzed. The evaluation of post-treatment outcomes leveraged both clinical observations and radiographic data collected during the follow-up periods. The Kruskal‒Wallis test and one-way ANOVA were also conducted to determine the independent factors influencing treatment outcomes. A significance level of 5% was established. RESULTS Thirty-five teeth from 35 patients with a median age of 28 years (range 24-34) were treated; the median follow-up duration was 19 months (range 12-26). The overall success rate was 91.4%, with a median lesion reduction of 77.0% (range 54.2-96.4%) at 6 months. Patients under 30 years of age exhibited a significantly greater success rate than older patients did (100.0% vs. 80.0%, p = 0.037). Other factors, such as sex, jaw, treatment type, preoperative pain, cyst size, tooth location, sealer extrusion, and the number of roots, did not significantly impact treatment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Despite limitations related to the observational case-series study design and relatively small sample size, our findings suggest that utilizing the ANPI in the NSRCT for LCPLs may hold promise. The notably higher success rate in patients younger than 30 years is worth noting.
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- Danhua Ling
- Department of General Dentistry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 166 Qiutao North Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Dentistry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Dentistry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Jiangnan Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 311221, China
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- Department of General Dentistry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 166 Qiutao North Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Alkandari FA, Alotaibi MK, Al-Qahtani S, Alajmi S. The use of guided tissue regeneration in endodontic Microsurgery: Setting a threshold. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:461-465. [PMID: 38525183 PMCID: PMC10960144 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Aim We aimed to compare the radiographic outcomes of conventional and regenerative approaches in endodontic microsurgery (EMS) and set a critical defect size for healing in conventional and regenerative therapies. Methodology The study evaluated 53 root canal-treated teeth (33 patients) with periapical lesions. Among them, 19 teeth (35.8 %) were treated with regenerative treatment, whereas 34 teeth (64.1 %) were managed with the conventional approach. Conventional and regenerative approaches were performed by endodontic and periodontic residents under consultants' supervision. Healing was evaluated after a minimum period of 6 months by comparing pre- and post-operative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) findings. The radiographic interpretation was conducted by a single examiner who was not participating in the surgeries and was blind on the type of treatment prior to CBCT evaluation. New healing criteria were proposed owing to the limitations on the present criteria in evaluating endodontic surgery after regenerative treatment. Critical measurements were calculated for each approach based on periapical lesion dimensions. Results The regenerative approach presented significantly better healing than conventional treatment (mean, 1.21 and 1.59, respectively; p = 0.047). Based on the critical-point calculations, the conventional approach was effective in lesions of up to 3 mm depth and height, whereas the regenerative approach resulted in better healing rates in lesions with 3-9 mm depth and 3-6 mm height. Conclusions Performing the regenerative approach in EMS resulted in better healing rates than those of the conventional approach. The conventional approach is recommended for small periapical lesions, whereas the first had better results in larger lesions.
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- Dental department, Periodontics Unit, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental department, Periodontics Unit, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Kuwait Board of Endodontics, Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties, Kuwait
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Huang J, Farpour N, Yang BJ, Mupparapu M, Lure F, Li J, Yan H, Setzer FC. Uncertainty-based Active Learning by Bayesian U-Net for Multi-label Cone-beam CT Segmentation. J Endod 2024; 50:220-228. [PMID: 37979653 PMCID: PMC10842728 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Training of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for biomedical image analysis depends on large annotated datasets. This study assessed the efficacy of Active Learning (AL) strategies training AI models for accurate multilabel segmentation and detection of periapical lesions in cone-beam CTs (CBCTs) using a limited dataset. METHODS Limited field-of-view CBCT volumes (n = 20) were segmented by clinicians (clinician segmentation [CS]) and Bayesian U-Net-based AL strategies. Two AL functions, Bayesian Active Learning by Disagreement [BALD] and Max_Entropy [ME], were used for multilabel segmentation ("Lesion"-"Tooth Structure"-"Bone"-"Restorative Materials"-"Background"), and compared to a non-AL benchmark Bayesian U-Net function. The training-to-testing set ratio was 4:1. Comparisons between the AL and Bayesian U-Net functions versus CS were made by evaluating the segmentation accuracy with the Dice indices and lesion detection accuracy. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to assess statistically significant differences. RESULTS The final training set contained 26 images. After 8 AL iterations, lesion detection sensitivity was 84.0% for BALD, 76.0% for ME, and 32.0% for Bayesian U-Net, which was significantly different (P < .0001; H = 16.989). The mean Dice index for all labels was 0.680 ± 0.155 for Bayesian U-Net and 0.703 ± 0.166 for ME after eight AL iterations, compared to 0.601 ± 0.267 for Bayesian U-Net over the mean of all iterations. The Dice index for "Lesion" was 0.504 for BALD and 0.501 for ME after 8 AL iterations, and at a maximum 0.288 for Bayesian U-Net. CONCLUSIONS Both AL strategies based on uncertainty quantification from Bayesian U-Net BALD, and ME, provided improved segmentation and lesion detection accuracy for CBCTs. AL may contribute to reducing extensive labeling needs for training AI algorithms for biomedical image analysis in dentistry.
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- Jiayu Huang
- School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- MS Technologies Corporation, Rockville, Maryland
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- School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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- Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Pažin B, Lauc T, Bago I. Effect of photodynamic therapy on the healing of periapical lesions after root canal retreatment: 1-year follow up randomized clinical trial. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 45:103907. [PMID: 38013016 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103907] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) after traditional activated final irrigation protocol (ultrasonically activated irrigation, UAI) on periapical lesion healing after single-visit root canal retreatment. METHODS We included 36 patients with asymptomatic chronic apical periodontitis with periapical lesions larger than 5 mm and teeth sensitive to percussion and palpation, who had previous root canal treatment. All patients who signed informed consent underwent cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to determine and calculate the preoperative volume of the periapical lesion. Patients were randomly distributed into two groups according to the final disinfection protocol: Group 1; UAI (NaOCl, EDTA, and NaOCl), Group 2; UAI + PDT. All patients underwent single-visit root canal retreatment using rotary instrumentation and standardized irrigation (3 %NaOCl) by the same endodontist. The root canals were filled with epoxy resin-based sealer and single-cone gutta-percha, followed by control radiography. After one year, a new CBCT scan of the teeth was performed to calculate the reduction in the initial periapical lesion as a measure of periapical healing. For the statistical analysis, the chi-square test variants, Fisher's exact test and the Fisher-Freeman-Halton test were used at the level of significance set at 5 %. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age, sex, preoperative and postoperative lesion volume (p > 0.05), and reduction of periapical lesion volume (median, 86.98 % for UAI and 79.72 % for UAI+PDT) (p = 0.970). Additional use of PDT after UAI did not contribute to the healing of periapical lesions. CONCLUSION The UAI and UAI+PDT protocols had equal effects on healing of periapical lesion.
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- Boris Pažin
- Department of Endodontics, Oral Patology and Periodontology, Dental Polyclinic Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gundulićeva 5, Zagreb 10 000, Croatia.
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Mosquera-Barreiro C, Ruíz-Piñón M, Sans FA, Nagendrababu V, Vinothkumar TS, Martín-González J, Martín-Biedma B, Castelo-Baz P. Predictors of periapical bone healing associated with teeth having large periapical lesions following nonsurgical root canal treatment or retreatment: A cone beam computed tomography-based retrospective study. Int Endod J 2024; 57:23-36. [PMID: 37974453 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13993] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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AIM Several factors influence the condition of the periapical tissues associated with root filled teeth. The primary objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the extent and speed of bone healing of large periapical lesions associated with nonsurgical root canal treatment or retreatment. The secondary objective was to analyse the relationship between the time to complete healing when analysed using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and other possible predictors that affect healing. METHODOLOGY Seventy-nine patients were treated during the years 2013-2020 with large periapical lesions of endodontic origin (10-15 mm) as observed on intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPAR) were included. IOPAR and CBCT were available before treatment and during the follow-up (IOPAR every 6 months and CBCT every 12 months). The volume of periapical lesions was calculated by OsiriX Lite software. Variables such as initial volume of the lesion, age, gender, type of treatment or type of root canal filling were compared to identify the differences between healed and unhealed lesions. Pearson's Chi-square test was used for categorical variables, the t-test for age and the Wilcoxon test for initial volume of the lesion. The association between time to healing and the variables was assessed using univariate analysis and multivariate analysis. The Wilcoxon test was used to observe the association of healing time with categorical variables and the correlation index was measured with the quantitative variables. RESULTS Of the 79 cases analysed, 60 lesions (76%) were completely healed as verified by CBCT in a mean healing time of 19 months, of which 60% healed fully between 12 and 18 months. Increase in age of patient and larger initial volume of the lesion were associated with a significantly longer healing time (p < .001). Gender, filling material and type of treatment did not have a significant effect on the healing process (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS Clinicians should be aware that periapical lesions in older patients and larger areas of bone loss take longer to heal. CBCT monitoring of large periapical lesions is critical and it can help clinicians in the decision-making process.
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- Carolina Mosquera-Barreiro
- Surgery and medical surgical specialties. International theoretical-practical Master of Endodontics, Dentistry Restorative and Aesthetics, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Surgery and medical surgical specialties. International theoretical-practical Master of Endodontics, Dentistry Restorative and Aesthetics, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Endodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, University of Sharjah, College of Dental Medicine, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Endodontic Section, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Oral Sciences Research Group, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Albagle A, Kohli MR, Kratchman SI, Lee SM, Karabucak B. Periapical healing following endodontic microsurgery with collagen-based bone-filling material: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1446-1458. [PMID: 37695450 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13973] [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: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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AIM To evaluate two- and three-dimensionally the effect of resorbable collagen-based bone-filling material on periapical healing of endodontic lesions with four-wall defects following endodontic microsurgery (EMS). METHODOLOGY This parallel, randomized controlled superiority clinical trial involved 86 lesions with the strictly endodontic origin and four-wall defect morphology. EMS procedures were performed by calibrated postgraduate residents. Before flap closure, osteotomies were randomized to the control or treatment group. In the control group, the flap was repositioned with no material added. In the treatment group, a collagen-based bone-filling augmentation material was placed into the osteotomy. Clinical and radiographic examinations were completed after 12 months. Periapical healing was evaluated by blinded evaluators using periapical (PA) radiographs according to Molven's criteria and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans according to PENN's 3D criteria. Cortical plate healing was scored according to the RAC/B index. The data were analysed using Fisher's exact test, Logistic regression models and Chi-squared test. The significance level was predetermined at p < .05. RESULTS Sixty-six cases were evaluated at the 12-month follow-up, with 30 and 36 cases in the control and treatment groups, respectively. Only the asymptomatic cases (control = 26, treatment = 32) were included in the radiographic evaluation. Twenty-three cases (88.5%) in the control and 28 (87.5%) cases in the treatment group demonstrated complete healing on PA radiographs (p = 1.000). On CBCT, 10 (38.4%) and 21 (65.6%) cases had completely healed in the control and treatment groups, respectively (p = .095). The re-establishment of the buccal cortical plate was detected in 12 (46.2%) and 22 (68.8%) cases in the control and treatment groups, respectively (p = .243). CONCLUSION Within the limitations of the present study, the use of collagen-based bone-filling material had no statistically significant effect on the periapical healing of endodontic lesions with four-wall defect following EMS at the 12-month follow-up when evaluated by PA radiographs or CBCT scans. However, the observed higher percentage of a re-established cortical plate in the treatment group could suggest a clinical benefit that is of interest after surgical endodontic treatment.
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- Amenah Albagle
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sabeti M, Ihsan MS, Kharat P, Azarpazhooh A. The effect of hard tissue defects on the clinical outcome of endodontic microsurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:7079-7089. [PMID: 37932638 PMCID: PMC10713757 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05341-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this systematic review was to appraise the existing literature on the effect of hard tissue defects on the clinical outcome of endodontic microsurgery (EMS). METHODS MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and grey literature were searched from January 2000 to May 2023. Study selection and data extraction were performed in duplicate. Eligible studies were critically appraised for the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of bias tool. The quality of evidence was assessed using GRADE. Review Manager (RevMan Computer program Version 5.4, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2020) was utilized and the Mantel Haenszel fixed or random effects model was applied, depending on the heterogeneity of the studies. Meta-analysis was performed to estimate the Risk ratio (RR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CIs) to correlate the effects of these factors on treatment outcomes. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included. The EMS overall pooled success rate was 84.5%. Five characteristics of hard tissue were identified. The size of the lesion (Small ≤ 5 mm: 78.4% vs. Large > 5 mm: 63.3%, RR = 1.12, 95% CI 1.00-1.26, P ≤ .05), significantly affected the outcomes of EMS. Endodontic lesions exhibited slightly better outcomes than endodontic-periodontal lesions (81.4% vs. 68.2%, RR = 1.14 95% CI 0.98-1.33, P > .05). Cases with the height of the buccal bone > 3 mm also exhibited slightly better outcomes (91.5% vs. 71.4%, RR = 1.20, 95% CI 0.88-1.62, P > .05). Additionally, through and through lesions exhibited better outcomes when grafting was completed during the EMS procedure both in 2D (RR = 1.12 95% CI 0.97-1.29, P > .05) and 3D evaluation ((RR = 1.28 95% CI 0.69-2.37 P > .05). The overall quality of evidence was graded as low to high. CONCLUSION With a low to high quality of evidence, the size of the lesion is a key prognostic variable that significantly affects the outcome of EMS, as lesions ≤ 5 mm exhibit better outcomes as compared to larger lesions. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The presence of hard tissue defects can affect the outcome of endodontic microsurgery (EMS). The presented data can aid the clinicians' decision-making process by examining certain pre-operative prognostic variables, when considering EMS as a treatment option. Clinical cases with more favorable hard tissue characteristics lead to a better prognosis in EMS.
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- Mohammad Sabeti
- Advanced Specialty Program in Endodontics, UCSF School of Dentistry, 707 Parnassus Ave. Room- D 3226, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0758, USA.
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- UCSF Advanced Specialty Program in Endodontics, 707 Parnassus Ave. Room- D 3226, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0758, USA
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- UCSF, School of Dentistry, 707 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0758, USA
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- University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, 455-124 Edward St, Toronto, ON, M5G1G6, Canada
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Zhang MM, Fang GF, Wang ZH, Liang YH. Clinical Outcome and Predictors of Endodontic Microsurgery Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Endod 2023; 49:1464-1471. [PMID: 37633517 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.08.011] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and identify the prognostic factors of endodontic microsurgery based on cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) scans. METHODS Patients who underwent endodontic microsurgery in teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis were included. The clinical outcomes were determined based on clinical and radiographic examinations after surgery 12-48 months. Radiographic healing was assessed on CBCT images by using the modified PENN 3-dimensional criteria and classified into 4 categories: complete, limited, uncertain, and unsatisfactory healing. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to detect outcome risk factors. RESULTS Of the 204 teeth in 173 invited patients, 148 teeth of 126 patients were examined at review. On CBCT images, 88 teeth (59.5%) showed complete healing, and 42 (28.4%) teeth showed limited healing. All these 130 teeth were asymptomatic and achieved a clinical success rate of 87.8%. Uncertain healing was observed in 9 teeth, one of which was symptomatic. The remaining 9 teeth were unsatisfactory healing on CBCT scans, including 6 teeth with clinical symptoms and 3 free. Lesion type and root-end filling quality were significant outcome predictors (P < .05). The risk of treatment failure for teeth with combined endodontic-periodontal lesions was 8.6 times higher than that for teeth with isolated endodontic lesions. Adequate root-end filling quality improved the probability of success by 5.3 times. CONCLUSIONS Based on CBCT data, an adequate performed endodontic microsurgery could have predictable success in teeth without periodontal involvement.
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- Ming-Ming Zhang
- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China; Department of Stomatology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
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You JS, Jung GW, Oh JS, Moon SY, Lee WP, Jo HH. Volumetric evaluation of effects of platelet-rich fibrin and concentrated growth factor on early bone healing after endodontic microsurgery: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:821. [PMID: 37899448 PMCID: PMC10613388 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03530-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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This randomized controlled clinical trial compared the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and concentrated growth factor (CGF) on early bone healing after endodontic microsurgery. METHODS Eighteen patients with an isolated periapical lesion < 10 mm in the maxillary anterior region were randomly assigned to three groups: control, PRF, or CGF. Endodontic microsurgery was performed and PRF or CGF membranes were placed over the bone defects in the experimental groups. The volume of the bone defect at postoperative one week, three months, and six months was evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography and Mimics software. The results were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and post-hoc Mann-Whitney U test with Bonferroni correction. RESULTS At the three-month follow-up, the PRF and CGF groups showed significantly greater bone healing compared with the control group (p > 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the PRF and CGF groups. At the six-month follow-up, no significant differences were observed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS These results suggested that PRF and CGF promote early bone healing after endodontic microsurgery.
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- Jae-Seek You
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, 309 Phimun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, Korea.
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Bieszczad D, Wichlinski J, Kaczmarzyk T. Treatment-Related Factors Affecting the Success of Endodontic Microsurgery and the Influence of GTR on Radiographic Healing-A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6382. [PMID: 37835026 PMCID: PMC10573613 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196382] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The primary objective of this retrospective study was to assess the correlation between treatment-related factors (resection angle, depth of retrograde filling, length of resected root and use of guided tissue regeneration-GTR) evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and the treatment outcomes of endodontic microsurgery (EMS). The secondary purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence of the GTR technique on the radiographic healing state, taking into account the initial parameters of periapical lesions. In 161 cases, the local factors (volume of a lesion, bone destruction pattern, presence/absence of cortical bone destruction) were measured using preoperative CBCT images before undergoing EMS. At least one year after surgery, the outcome of EMS was classified as a success or a failure (based on radiographic and clinical criteria). Using postoperative CBCT, treatment-related factors (resection angle, depth of retrograde filling, and length of resected root) were measured. Additionally, the status of radiographic healing was evaluated (in accordance with modified PENN 3D criteria). Eighteen cases (11.18%) were classified as failures, and 143 were classified as successes (88.82%). Univariate analysis showed that there was no statistically significant influence of treatment-related factors on the healing outcome of EMS. An exact Fischer's test showed the significant impact of GTR on radiographic healing (P < 0.001) in apical lesions (P < 0.001), lesions with a volume between 100 mm3 and 450 mm3 (P < 0.009) and over 450 mm3 (P < 0.001), lesions with the destruction of one plate (P < 0.001), and lesions with the destruction of two plates (through and through) (P = 0.022). The use of GTR in apical lesions, lesions with volumes over 100 mm3, and lesions with the destruction of at least one plate is significantly associated with better radiographic healing.
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- Daniel Bieszczad
- NZOZ Centrum Stomatologii s.c. Justyna Wichlinska, Jaroslaw Wichlinski, ul. 3-go Maja 16, 38-300 Gorlice, Poland; (D.B.); (J.W.)
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- NZOZ Centrum Stomatologii s.c. Justyna Wichlinska, Jaroslaw Wichlinski, ul. 3-go Maja 16, 38-300 Gorlice, Poland; (D.B.); (J.W.)
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- Chair of Oral Surgery, Institute of Dentistry, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, ul. Montelupich 4, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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M A, S T, P S, A G. Efficacy of mixture of injectable-platelet-rich fibrin and type-1 collagen particles on the closure of through-and-through periapical bone defects: A randomized controlled trial. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1197-1211. [PMID: 37418583 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13954] [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: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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AIM To determine the efficacy of a combination of injectable-platelet-rich fibrin and type-1 collagen particles on the healing of through-and-through periapical bone defect and subsequent closure of bony window. METHODOLOGY The clinical trial was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04391725). Thirty-eight individuals with radiographic evidence of periapical radiolucency in maxillary anterior teeth and confirmed loss of palatal cortical plates in cone beam computed tomographic imaging were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 19) or the control group (n = 19). A mixture of i-PRF and collagen as a graft was applied to the defect in adjunct to periapical surgery in the experimental group. No guided bone regeneration procedures were used in the control group. The healing was evaluated using Molven's (2D) and modified PENN 3D (3D) criteria. Percentage reduction of the buccal and palatal bony window area, and complete closure of through-and-through periapical bony window (tunnel defect) were assessed using Radiant Diacom viewer software (Version 4.0.2). The reduction in the periapical lesion area and volume was measured using Corel DRAW and ITK Snap software. RESULTS Thirty-four participants (18 and 16 in the experimental and control groups respectively) reported for follow-up at 12 months. There was 96.9% and 97.96% reduction of buccal bony window area in the experimental and control groups respectively. Similarly, palatal window showed 99.03% and 100% reduction in the experimental and control groups respectively. No significant difference in both buccal and palatal window reduction was noticed between the groups. A total of 14 cases (seven in the experimental group and seven in the control group) showed complete closure of through-and-through bony window. No significant difference in clinical, 2D and 3D radiographic healing, percentage reduction in area and volume was observed between the experimental and control groups (p > .05). Neither the area nor the volume of lesion, and the size of buccal or palatal window had significant effect on healing of through-and-through defects. CONCLUSION Endodontic microsurgery results in high success rate in large periapical lesions with through-and-through communication with more than 80% reduction in volume of lesion and size of both buccal and palatal window after 1 year. A mixture of type-1 collagen particles and i-PRF, adjunct to periapical micro-surgery did not improve the healing in through-and-through periapical defects.
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- Arpitha M
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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Chen C, Zhang R, Zhang W, Li F, Wang Z, Qin L, Chen Y, Bian Z, Meng L. Clinical and radiological outcomes of dynamic navigation in endodontic microsurgery: a prospective study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5317-5329. [PMID: 37530891 PMCID: PMC10492757 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05152-6] [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: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study was aimed at evaluating the clinical and radiological outcomes of novel dynamic navigation (DN)-aided endodontic microsurgery (EMS), with an analysis of potential prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-six teeth from 32 patients who received DN-aided EMS were included. Clinical and radiographic assessments were performed at least 1 year postoperatively. Two calibrated endodontists assessed radiological outcomes according to two-dimensional (2D) periapical radiography (PA) and three-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging using Rud's and Molven's criteria and modified PENN 3D criteria, respectively. Fisher's exact test was used for statistical analysis of the predisposing factors. RESULTS Of the 32 patients with 46 treated teeth, 28 with 40 teeth were available for follow-up. Of the 28 patients, four (five teeth) refused to undergo CBCT and only underwent clinical and PA examinations, and the remaining 24 (35 teeth) underwent clinical, PA, and CBCT examinations. Combined clinical and radiographic data revealed a 95% (38/40) success rate in 2D healing evaluations and a 94.3% (33/35) success rate in 3D healing evaluations. No significant effect was found in sex, age, tooth type, arch type, preoperative lesion volume, preoperative maximum lesion size, presence/absence of crown and post, and the root canal filling state on the outcome of DN-aided EMS. CONCLUSIONS DN-aided EMS has a favorable prognosis and could be considered an effective and reliable treatment strategy. Further investigations with larger sample sizes are required to confirm these results. CLINICAL RELEVANCE DN-aided EMS could be considered an effective and reliable treatment strategy.
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- Chen Chen
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Suzhou Digital-Health Care Co. Ltd, Suzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Li N, Zhang R, Qiao W, Meng L. Conservative endodontic microsurgery to protect critical anatomical structures-selective curettage: a case series. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:615. [PMID: 37653381 PMCID: PMC10470014 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03287-2] [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: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endodontic microsurgery has yielded highly successful outcomes in preserving teeth with persistent or recurrent cases of periapical periodontitis that could not be successfully treated by nonsurgical endodontic approaches. To avoid complications in conditions in which periapical lesions invade anatomical structures such as the nasopalatine nerve tube and mandibular canal, selective curettage has been proposed as an alternative choice of complete curettage in surgery. CASE PRESENTATION The 8 cases reported herein had undergone root canal treatment and/or retreatment but still presented with symptoms, such as recurring sinus tracts and persistent dull pain. The radiographic examination indicated a large area of radiolucency that was associated with the tooth and had invaded adjacent critical anatomical structures. The patients opted for selective curettage via endodontic microsurgery, and the lesions were histologically confirmed as periapical cysts or granulomas. The follow-up results for one year or more indicated that the affected teeth were clinically asymptomatic and exhibited complete or incomplete healing radiographically. CONCLUSION This case series provides clinical evidence for the feasibility of selective curettage in endodontic microsurgery, which can avoid complications caused by damage to the adjacent critical anatomical structures.
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- Nan Li
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China.
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Algahtani FN, Almohareb R, Aljamie M, Alkhunaini N, ALHarthi SS, Barakat R. Application of advanced platelet-rich fibrin for through-and-through bony defect during endodontic surgery: Three case reports and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:4168-4178. [PMID: 37388804 PMCID: PMC10303602 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i17.4168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) membranes for guided bone and tissue regeneration in through-and-through defects after endodontic surgery was explored in three cases.
CASE SUMMARY Herein, three patients presented to the endodontic clinic suffering from apical periodontitis, associated with large bone resorption and related to previously endodontically treated teeth. Periapical surgery was indicated in these cases and the osteotomy site was covered by A-PRF membrane. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to assess the cases before and after the surgery.
CONCLUSION Four months post-surgery, the recall CBCT scan showed complete obliteration of the osteotomy with newly formed bone. A-PRF membrane showed promising results and was an advantageous addition to surgical endodontic treatment.
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- Fahda N Algahtani
- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Endodontics, Vision Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental, Specialized Medical Center Hospitals, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Ng YL, Gulabivala K. Factors that influence the outcomes of surgical endodontic treatment. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 2:116-139. [PMID: 36710526 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Surgical endodontic treatment encompasses a broad spectrum of procedures, amongst which root-end cavity preparation and filling, retrograde root canal treatment and through-and-through endodontic surgery, may be classified under the umbrella term 'Root-end surgery'. This narrative review considers the available data on periapical healing, soft tissue healing, tooth survival and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), following root-end surgery and the factors that affect its outcomes. The pooled periapical healed rate for the studies published up to 2021 was 69% (95% CI: 65%, 73%) but increased to 76% (95% CI: 66%, 86%) when only data from the 2020's studies were analysed. The prognostic factors consistently reported for periapical healing have included: pre-operative periapical lesion with complete loss of buccal plate, quality of root-end preparation, remaining thickness of apical root dentine and restorative status. Soft tissue healing of the reflected flap was found to have a positive association with periapical healing. The survival rates following root-end surgery range from 48% to 93%, with failure of periapical healing associated with root and crown fracture, being the predominant reasons for tooth extraction. The factors influencing impact of root-end surgery on patients' quality of life could not be adequately evaluated due to design flaws in the available studies. In conclusion, if root canal treatment failure due to leakage through cracks, fractures or restoration margin are excluded, the remaining cases may represent localized residual infection and inflammation at the periapex that should be amenable to predictable management with the aid of modern root-end surgery.
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- Yuan-Ling Ng
- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK
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Um M, Johnson B, Fayad M. Buccal plate thickness as a predictor for endodontic microsurgery outcomes: A retrospective cohort study. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2023; 135:324-332. [PMID: 36274027 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between preoperative buccal plate thickness (BPT) and radiographic healing at the osteotomy site after endodontic microsurgery (EMS) with and without guided tissue regeneration (GTR) using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. STUDY DESIGN The retrospective sample of 143 individuals who had EMS with pre- and postoperative CBCT scans available were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (GTR) and group 2 (no GTR), which were further divided into teeth where BPT was >1.0 mm or ≤1.0 mm. Bone healing was assessed by subjective evaluation of bone formation at the resected root surface (I1), periapical bone formation (I2), cortical plate formation (I3), and a derived index (Author2-Author1 Indices) (I4), calculated by a composite score of I1 and I2. RESULTS There was no significant impact on surgical healing with the use of GTR when BPT is >1.0 mm. The GTR had a significant impact on surgical healing when the BPT was ≤1.0 mm. CONCLUSIONS This study supported the use of CBCT to evaluate three-dimensional healing after EMS. The Author2-Author1 index was found to be a clinically relevant method for assessing healing. To improve healing rate, the EMS cases with a preoperative BPT of ≤1.0 mm may benefit from GTR.
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- Mary Um
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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- Department Head, Director of Postdoctoral Endodontics, Professor of Endodontics, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Endotontics, University of Illinois-Chigago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Thakur V, Mittal S, Tewari S, Kamboj M, Duhan J, Sangwan P, Kumar V, Gupta A. Comparative histological evaluation of two PRF formulations (PRF High and PRF Medium) on quality of life and healing outcome of apicomarginal defects: A randomized clinical trial. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2023; 51:166-177. [PMID: 36894343 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2023.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to investigate the effects of two PRF formulations (PRF High and PRF Medium) on quality of life and healing outcome (2D and 3D) of apicomarginal defects. Patients presenting with endodontic lesions and concomitant periodontal communication were randomly allocated to PRF High and PRF Medium groups. The treatment protocol in each group included a periapical surgical procedure with placement of PRF clot and membrane in the bony defect and on the denuded root surface, respectively. Quality of life was assessed for 1 week after surgery following a modified version of the patient's perception questionnaire. Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analog scale. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed using Rud and Molven 2D criteria and Modified PENN 3D criteria. Buccal bone formation was assessed using sagittal and corresponding axial sections in CBCT. Histological analysis was performed using hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) staining and attaching primary antibodies to tissue sections. In total, 40 patients were enrolled in the trial (N = 20 per group). PRF Medium group patients reported significantly less swelling on the 1st (p = 0.036), 2nd (p = 0.034), and 3rd (p = 0.023) days, and average pain on the 2nd (p = 0.031), 3rd (p = 0.03), and 4th (p = 0.04) days postoperatively. The difference in success rate for periapical healing was non-significant between the PRF Medium group (89.5%) and PRF High group (90%), in both 2D and 3D imaging (p = 0.957). The formation of buccal bone was observed in five cases (26.3%) and four cases (20%) in the PRF Medium and PRF High groups, respectively, with a non-significant difference (p = 0.575). PRF Medium clots had a loose fibrin structure with a significantly higher number of neutrophils (473.79 ± 82.89 per mm2) than PRF High clots, which had a dense structure and fewer neutrophils (253.15 ± 63.86 per mm2) (p = 0.001). Autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) promoted satisfactory periapical healing, with no significant difference between the groups. Within the limitations of the study, it seems that PRF Medium should be preferred over PRF High when the patients' quality of life is the priority.
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- Vidhi Thakur
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (Haryana), India
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Mackiewicz E, Bonsmann T, Kaczor-Wiankowska K, Nowicka A. Volumetric Assessment of Apical Periodontitis Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2940. [PMID: 36833634 PMCID: PMC9966796 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the scientific literature on volumetric studies concerning the diagnosis and treatment of apical periodontitis using CBCT. A systematic review protocol was written following the preferred reporting items for the systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Four electronic databases were searched for relevant publications in English, which were published up to 21 January 2023. The inclusion criteria and corresponding search keys were applied. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistic Assessment and Review Instrument. The search strategy identified 202 studies, with 123 studies excluded during the title and abstract screening and 47 studies left for full text screening. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. The lesion volume was measured and classified according to different indices which compared the effectiveness of their diagnostics. Moreover, the volume of AP lesions increased with the thickness of the maxillary sinus mucosa in primary and secondary infections and decreased due to endodontic treatment. Volumetric measurements using CBCT are useful in the correct definition of periapical tissue pathosis using a CBCT periapical volume index and assessment of the dynamics of the treatment of apical lesions.
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- Ewa Mackiewicz
- Student Scientific Circle at the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Student Scientific Circle at the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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Eskandar RF, Al-Habib MA, Barayan MA, Edrees HY. Outcomes of endodontic microsurgery using different calcium silicate-based retrograde filling materials: a cohort retrospective cone-beam computed tomographic analysis. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:70. [PMID: 36737738 PMCID: PMC9896713 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02782-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the outcomes of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA; Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC, USA), EndoSequence root repair material (RRM putty; Brasseler, Savannah, GA), and injectable Bioceramic (BC) sealer (Brasseler USA) followed by the application of RRM putty (lid technique) as root-end filling materials. METHODS One hundred and ten patients who underwent EMS between 2016 and 2020 at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital were recruited for clinical and radiographic follow-up after a minimum of 1 year. Radiographic assessment was performed using periapical radiographs (PAs) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Volumetric analysis of periapical radiolucencies (PARLs) was performed using Amira software. RESULTS Seventy-nine patients (103 teeth: MTA group, n = 28; RRM putty, n = 41; lid technique, n = 34), attended the follow-up visit, with an average follow-up period of 24 months (recall rate = 74.5%). Of the 103 teeth, 40 were anteriors, 24 were premolars, and 39 were molars. All three groups of retrograde filling materials (MTA, RRM putty, and lid technique) showed high success rates on both PA (85.7, 85.4, 94.1%, respectively) and CBCT imaging (67.9, 75.6, 88.2%, respectively), without any significant difference among the success rates of different materials. Overall, a slight agreement was noted between the PA and CBCT outcomes, with a statistically significant difference (P = 0.029). None of the patient-, tooth-, or treatment-related factors significantly influenced the outcomes of EMS. Adequate density of root canal filling material was significantly associated with a high percentage of completely healed cases on CBCT (P = 0.044). PARL volumes were reduced significantly over 1-4 years follow-up after EMS (P < 0.001) CONCLUSIONS: EMS showed high success rates on both PA and CBCT when MTA, RRM putty or lid technique were used as retrograde filling materials. CBCT imaging is more precise than PA in detecting the healing outcomes of EMS.
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- Rawan F. Eskandar
- grid.412125.10000 0001 0619 1117Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80209, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- grid.412125.10000 0001 0619 1117Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80209, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- grid.412125.10000 0001 0619 1117Oral Basic Science, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80209, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- grid.412125.10000 0001 0619 1117Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80209, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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Saini A, Nangia D, Sharma S, Kumar V, Chawla A, Logani A, Upadhyay A. Outcome and associated predictors for nonsurgical management of large cyst-like periapical lesions: A CBCT-based prospective cohort study. Int Endod J 2023; 56:146-163. [PMID: 36309924 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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AIM The aim of this cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-based study was to evaluate the outcome of nonsurgical root canal treatment (RCT) performed for the management of large cyst-like periapical lesions (LCPL) and to identify the predictive factors affecting healing. METHODOLOGY Fifty-four subjects (77 permanent maxillary anterior teeth) with LCPL (>10 mm) of endodontic origin were included. A single operator performed standardized multi-visit RCT. Patients were clinically and radiographically examined at 6, 12 months, and a CBCT scan was taken at 24 months. Two independent blinded evaluators measured the pre- and postoperative volume of periapical lesions on CBCT scans using ITK snap software (version 3.8.0-beta-20181028-win64). The outcome was assessed as a percentage change in lesion volume and dichotomized as success (resolved/reduced) or failure (unchanged/enlarged). Ten preoperative (gender; age; intraoral draining sinus, soft tissue swelling, tooth discoloration, pulp canal obliteration, open apex, root resorption, cortical bone defect and lesion volume) and four intraoperative (apical extent and density of root filling; number of treatment visits and type of root filling) predictive factors were observed. Bivariate and stepwise multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors affecting treatment outcomes. The significance level was set at 5%. RESULTS A recall rate of 88% was achieved. The success rate of RCT was 82.2% (8.9% resolved, 73.3% reduced). Median lesion volume reduction was 75% (IQR 61%-93%). No pre- or intra-operative factors were related to treatment failure. However, presence of preoperative cortical bone defect (palatal versus no cortical defect, β = -51.5; 95% CI: -86.9 to -16, p = .006) and apical extent of obturation (long versus flush, β = -27.2; 95% CI: -53.8 to -0.6, p = .04) were negatively associated with reduction in lesion volume (%). CONCLUSION Large cyst-like periapical lesions may be successfully managed with RCT. Preoperative cortical bone defect and apical extent of obturation may negatively influence osseous healing.
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- Aakriti Saini
- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Gurusamy K, Duhan J, Tewari S, Sangwan P, Gupta A, Mittal S, Kumar V, Arora M. Patient-centric outcome assessment of endodontic microsurgery using periapical radiography versus cone beam computed tomography: A randomized clinical trial. Int Endod J 2023; 56:3-16. [PMID: 36135595 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13837] [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: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to evaluate whether utilizing additional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging has any effect on quality of life and healing outcome following periapical surgery compared with periapical radiographs (PR). METHODOLOGY The study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04333940). In this parallel group randomized controlled trial, 52 patients (88 teeth) with persistent apical periodontitis and periapical radiographic evidence of periapical lesion were randomly assigned to either PR or CBCT group. The primary predictor was the type of the imaging method (PR only or with additional CBCT). The primary outcome was patient's quality of life during the first week after periapical surgery and the secondary outcomes were duration of surgery and healing outcome at 12-month follow-up. Participants of both groups received periapical surgery based on the pre-surgical plan provided by the radiographic imaging methods. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed using Modified Shugars questionnaire. Radiographic analysis for healing was conducted using Molven's criteria and modified PENN 3D criteria. The categorical data between groups were analysed using the Chi-square test, whilst intragroup comparisons were analysed using the McNemar test. The average scores for each component of QoL (oral functions, general functions, pain, swelling and other symptoms), combined QoL scores (overall average of values of 13 variables) and analgesic usage on each day were calculated and analysed. RESULTS At 12 months of follow-up, fifty patients were evaluated. Participants in PR group reported significantly more swelling on first three days compared with CBCT group. The analgesic use was higher in the PR group on 2nd and 3rd day (Mann-Whitney U test with Bonferroni correction; p < .007). A significant difference in the limitation of general functions was observed at the second day (p < .07) with the higher values in the PR group. The combined QoL score between the two groups was found to be non-significant. However, none of the patients experienced intraoperative complications or neurovascular exposure. The mean surgical time was lesser in the CBCT group (p < .05). Radiographic healing revealed a success rate of 96.2% for the PR group and 95.8% for the CBCT group with no significant difference between the groups. CONCLUSION Participants in the CBCT group experienced substantially less early postoperative swelling and limitation in general functions, in comparison with the PR group. However, preoperative CBCT had no effect on other QoL parameters and intraoperative complications in medium-risk patients. Furthermore, CBCT did not exhibit any added advantage over periapical radiography in terms of assessing healing outcome following endodontic microsurgery. CBCT offered surgically relevant anatomic information for pre-surgical planning and ensured the treatment rendition with a significantly reduced operative time.
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- Keerthana Gurusamy
- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (PGIDS), Rohtak, India
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Rosen E, Salem R, Kavalerchik E, Kahn A, Tsesis I. The effect of imaging modality on the evaluation of the outcome of endodontic surgery. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20220164. [PMID: 36255349 PMCID: PMC9717397 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20220164] [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: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the imaging modality on the evaluation of the outcome of modern surgical endodontic treatments, based on a systematic review of the literature. METHODS Strict inclusion criteria were adopted in order to identify studies that assessed the outcome of surgical endodontic treatments. Treatment success rates were pooled. The effect of the imaging modality used for the outcome assessment, and the methodological quality of the studies (based on the risk of bias (ROB)), were evaluated. RESULTS Nineteen articles were included. The success rates assessed by periapical (PA) radiography were significantly higher than when cases were evaluated by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT; 90 and 35% respectively). This difference was mainly due to a significant proportion of cases that were assessed by CBCT as uncertain healing (48%) compared to only 4% using PA. The success rates ranged between 86 and 92% in low ROB studies, and between 19-100% in high ROB studies. CONCLUSIONS Outcome assessment based on CBCT may lead to significantly lower estimates of rate of success, and higher rates of uncertain healing, thus presenting a dilemma in the decision-making following surgical endodontic treatment. The success rates of studies with lower methodological quality are more variable than for high quality studies.
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- Department of Endodontics, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 39040, Israel
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- Department of Endodontics, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 39040, Israel
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 39040, Israel
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- Department of Endodontics, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 39040, Israel
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Yoo YJ, Perinpanayagam H, Kim M, Zhu Q, Baek SH, Kwon HB, Kum KY. Stress Distribution on Trephine-Resected Root-end in Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery: A Finite Element Analysis. J Endod 2022; 48:1517-1525.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Bi C, Zhou M, Zhang Y, Zheng P. Endodontic Microsurgery of Mandibular Second Molars Using the Bony Lid Approach: A Case Series. J Endod 2022; 48:1533-1538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zidan M, Schwindling FS, Juerchott A, Mente J, Gehrig H, Nittka M, Hosseini Z, Jende JME, Heiland S, Bendszus M, Hilgenfeld T. Endodontic working length measurements of premolars and molars in high-resolution dental MRI: a clinical pilot study for assessment of reliability and accuracy. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:6765-6772. [PMID: 35861757 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04636-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To prospectively assess the reliability and accuracy of high-resolution, dental MRI (dMRI) for endodontic working length (WL) measurements of premolars and molars under clinical conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three-Tesla dMRI was performed in 9 subjects who also had undergone cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) (mean age: 47 ± 13.5 years). A total of 34 root canals from 12 molars (4/8, upper/lower jaw; 22 root canals) and 11 premolars (2/9 upper/lower jaw; 12 root canals) were included. CBCT and dMRI datasets were reconstructed to visualize the root canal in one single slice. Subsequently, two radiologists measured the root canal lengths in both modalities twice in blinded fashion. Reliability and accuracy for both modalities were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and Bland-Altman analysis, respectively. RESULTS Reliability (intra-rater I/II; inter-rater) of dental MRI measurements was excellent and comparable to CBCT for premolars (0.993/0.900; 0.958 vs. 0.993/0.956; 0.951) and for molars (0.978/0.995; 0.986 vs. 0.992/0.996; 0.989). Bland-Altman analysis revealed a mean underestimation/bias (95% confidence interval) of dMRI measurements of 0.8 (- 1.44/3.05) mm for premolars and 0.4 (- 1.55/2.39) mm for molars. In up to 59% of the cases, the accuracy of dMRI for WL measurements was within the underestimation margin of 0 to 2 mm short of the apical foramen AF. CONCLUSIONS In vivo demonstration and measurement of WL are feasible using dMRI. The reliability of measurements is high and equivalent to CBCT. Nonetheless, due to lower spatial resolution and longer acquisition time, the accuracy of dMRI is inferior to CBCT, impeding its current use for clinical treatment planning. CLINICAL RELEVANCE dMRI is a promising radiation-free imaging technique. Its reliability for endodontic working length measurements is high, but its accuracy is not satisfactory enough yet.
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- Mousa Zidan
- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Magnetic Resonance, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Erlangen, Germany
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- Magnetic Resonance R&D Collaborations, Siemens Medical Solutions, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Division of Experimental Radiology, Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Bieszczad D, Wichlinski J, Kaczmarzyk T. Factors Affecting the Success of Endodontic Microsurgery: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11143991. [PMID: 35887756 PMCID: PMC9323724 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11143991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The purpose of this retrospective study was to verify preoperative local parameters of periapical lesions evaluated on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans as a potential prognostic factor in endodontic microsurgery (EMS). Among 89 cases, local factors (dimensions of lesion, bone destruction pattern, presence/absence of cortical bone destruction, height of buccal bone plate, apical extend of root canal filling, presence/absence of communication with anatomical cavities, type of lesion restriction) were measured on preoperative CBCT images before EMS. At least one year after surgery, the outcome of EMS was classified as a success or a failure. Ten cases (11.24%) were classified as a failure and 79 as a success (88.76%). Symptomatic lesions (OR = 0.088 (95% CI 0.011-0.731); p = 0.024), apicomarginal lesions (OR = 0.092 (0.021-0.402); p = 0.001) and an association with molar teeth (OR = 0.153 (0.032-0.732); p = 0.019) were found as negative predictive factors in the univariate analysis, whereas large apicocoronal dimension (OR = 0.664 (0.477-0.926); p = 0.016), apicomarginal lesions (OR = 0.058 (0.006-0.55); p = 0.013), and an association with molar teeth (OR = 0.047 (0.003-0.869); p = 0.04) were identified as negative predictive factors in the multivariate analysis model. Symptomatic lesions, apicomarginal lesions, lesions associated with molar teeth and large apicocoronal dimensions are significantly associated with the failure of EMS.
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- Daniel Bieszczad
- NZOZ Centrum Stomatologii s.c. Justyna Wichlinska, Jaroslaw Wichlinski, ul. 3-go Maja 16, 38-300 Gorlice, Poland; (D.B.); (J.W.)
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- NZOZ Centrum Stomatologii s.c. Justyna Wichlinska, Jaroslaw Wichlinski, ul. 3-go Maja 16, 38-300 Gorlice, Poland; (D.B.); (J.W.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Montelupich 4, 31-155 Krakow, Poland
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Setzer FC, Kratchman SI. Present Status and Future Directions - Surgical Endodontics. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 4:1020-1058. [PMID: 35670053 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Endodontic surgery encompasses several procedures for the treatment of teeth with a history of failed root canal treatment, such as root-end surgery, crown- and root resections, surgical perforation repair, and intentional replantation. Endodontic microsurgery is the evolution of the traditional apicoectomy techniques and incorporates high magnification, ultrasonic root-end preparation and root-end filling with biocompatible filling materials. Modern endodontic surgery uses the dental operating microscope, incorporates cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for preoperative diagnosis and treatment planning, and has adopted piezoelectric approaches to osteotomy and root manipulation. Crown- and root resection techniques have benefitted from the same technological advances. This review focuses on the current state of root-end surgery by comparing the techniques and materials applied during endodontic microsurgery to the most widely used earlier methods and materials. The most recent additions to the clinical protocol and technical improvements are discussed, and an outlook on future directions is given. While non-surgical retreatment remains the first choice to address most cases with a history of endodontic failure, modern endodontic microsurgery has become a predictable and minimally invasive alternative for the retention of natural teeth.
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- F C Setzer
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Lai PT, Wu SL, Huang CY, Yang SF. A retrospective cohort study on outcome and interactions among prognostic factors of endodontic microsurgery. J Formos Med Assoc 2022; 121:2220-2226. [PMID: 35450740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2022.04.005] [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: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) is a reliable treatment for teeth with non-healing apical periodontitis. This study evaluated the outcome of EMS with mineral trioxide aggregate as the retrograde filling material and identified potential prognostic factors associated with the EMS outcome. METHODS Consecutive clinical and radiographic records of EMS performed in a teaching hospital from 2013 to 2017 were reviewed. Cases of root fracture, cemental tear, re-surgery, and incomplete records were excluded. After selection, 268 EMS-treated teeth with the follow-up period more than one year were included. Surgical outcome as success or failure was evaluated according to Molven's criteria. For analysis of potential prognostic factors, multivariate logistic regression was performed followed by bivariate chi-square tests. Stratified analysis was performed to understand the interactions between two prognostic factors. RESULTS The overall EMS success rate was 89.9% in this study. Tooth type (anteriors vs. molars, odds ratio (OR) = 6.83, P = 0.001, anteriors vs. premolars, OR = 4.27, P = 0.010) and endodontic-periodontal (endo-perio) communicating defects (with vs. without, OR = 4.92, P = 0.005) both had a significant influence on the EMS outcome. The negative impact of endo-perio communicating defects was closely associated with tooth type. Premolars with endo-perio communicating defects had significantly higher rates of failure. CONCLUSION The EMS outcome is significantly affected by the tooth type and endo-perio communicating defect. The presence of endo-perio communicating defects has a greater negative influence on the success rate for premolars than for anteriors and molars.
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- Po-Tang Lai
- Division of Endodontics and Periodontology, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Cardiovascular and Mitochondria Related Diseases Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan; Holistic Education Center, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Endodontics and Periodontology, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Su C, Zhang R, Wang R, Yang C, Wang Z, Meng L. Prognostic Predictors of Endodontic Microsurgery: Radiographic Assessment. Int Dent J 2022; 72:628-633. [PMID: 35331471 PMCID: PMC9485522 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to compare the healing outcomes of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) using 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) radiographic evaluation in a Chinese population. The prognostic factors of EMS were identified according to the 2D and 3D healing classifications. Materials and methods The teeth (n = 82) were studied using 2D and 3D radiographic examinations. The 2D and 3D healing criteria were used to evaluate the healing outcome. Prognostic factors were investigated based on healing outcomes. Data were analysed using SPSS, and P < .05 was considered significant. Results There were significant differences between 2D and 3D healing outcomes (P = .004). For the 3D images, age older than 45 years was found to be a significant negative predictor (P = .005). Conclusions Cone-beam computed tomographic images provided more precise evaluation of periapical lesions and healing outcomes of EMS than conventional periapical radiographs. Age (>45 years) of the patients exhibited a significant influence on the healing outcome of EMS as determined using 3D images.
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- Chaonan Su
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, PR China.
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Diagnosis Efficacy of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics—A Systematic Review of High-Level-Evidence Studies. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12030938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Introduction: The integration of clinical inspection and diagnostic imaging forms the basis for endodontic diagnosis, decision making, treatment planning, and outcome assessments. In recent years, CBCT imaging has become a common diagnostic tool in endodontics. CBCT should only be used to ensure that the benefits to the patient exceed the risks. As such, our aim in this study was to evaluate the high level diagnostic efficacy studies and their risk of bias. Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted to identify studies evaluating the use of CBCT imaging in endodontics. The following databases were searched: Medline (PubMed), Scopus, and Cochrane Central. The identified studies were subjected to rigorous inclusion criteria. Studies considered as having a high efficacy level were then subjected to a risk of bias assessment using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy. Results: Initially, 1568 articles were identified for possible inclusion in the review. Following title and abstract assessment, duplicate removal, and a full-text evaluation, 22 studies were included. Of those studies, 2 had a low risk of bias and 20 had a high risk of bias. Six studies investigated non-surgical treatment, eight investigated surgical treatment, two investigated both non-surgical and surgical treatment, and six studies investigated diagnostic thinking or decision making. Conclusion: The evidence for the influence of CBCT on decision making and treatment outcomes in endodontics is predominantly based on studies with a high risk of bias.
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Sharma G, Abraham D, Gupta A, Aggarwal V, Mehta N, Jala S, Chauhan P, Singh A. Comparison of healing assessments of periapical endodontic surgery using conventional radiography and cone-beam computed tomography: A systematic review. Imaging Sci Dent 2022; 52:1-9. [PMID: 35387097 PMCID: PMC8967488 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20210195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Garima Sharma
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Glera-Suárez P, Pallarés-Serrano A, Penarrocha-Oltra D, Penarrocha-Diago M, Penarrocha-Diago M. Is healing of periapical surgery influenced by endoscopic findings detected on the cut root surface? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:902-912. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Biocompatibility and Osteogenic Potential of Calcium Silicate-Based Cement Combined with Enamel Matrix Derivative: Effects on Human Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14247750. [PMID: 34947344 PMCID: PMC8706689 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The characteristics of retrograde filling material are important factors that can affect the long-term success of apical microsurgery. Various calcium silicate-based cements (CSC) were introduced to overcome drawbacks of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), while Emdogain is known to be effective in the regeneration of periodontal tissues. The aim of this study is to evaluate the biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of various CSCs combined with Emdogain on human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Experimental groups were classified into eight groups depending on the material and the presence of Emdogain. In the cell-counting kit test, all experimental groups combined with Emdogain showed higher cell viability compared with those without Emdogain at days 1 and 2. In the wound-healing assay, cell migration increased significantly over time, with or without Emdogain. In the alkaline phosphatase assay, all groups treated with Emdogain showed higher activity compared with those without Emdogain at day 3 (p < 0.05). Using alizarin red S staining, all groups treated with Emdogain showed greater calcium nodule formation compared with those without Emdogain at days 7 and 14 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, using CSCs as retrograde filling materials and the application of additional Emdogain will increase bone regeneration and improve the prognosis of apical microsurgery.
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Ramis-Alario A, Tarazona-Álvarez B, Peñarrocha-Diago M, Soto-Peñaloza D, Peñarrocha-Diago M, Peñarrocha-Oltra D. Is periapical surgery follow-up with only two-dimensional radiographs reliable? A retrospective cohort type sensitivity study. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2021; 26:e711-e718. [PMID: 34704982 PMCID: PMC8601649 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.24447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background Two-dimensional (2D) radiographic techniques are commonly used for assessing lesion prognosis after endodontic surgery. The present retrospective cohort study analyzes the sensitivity and ability of different radiographic techniques in obtaining area and volume measurements of periapical lesions. Material and Methods Preoperative and follow-up (6-48 months) periapical and panoramic radiographs (index test) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images (reference standard) were selected from an endodontic microsurgery database. Sensitivity was analyzed independently by two examiners. The areas of the 2D radiographic images and CBCT volumes were studied using Itk-Snap software and Romexis viewer. Results The sample comprised 105 patients and 105 teeth, with a mean follow-up of 21 months (range 6-48). Preoperatively, CBCT detected all the periapical areas, periapical radiography detected 67, and panoramic radiography detected 60. Postoperatively, of the 52 cases in which CBCT detected remains of the periapical area, periapical radiography detected 22, and panoramic radiography detected 17. The measurements of the areas obtained by the 2D methods, and the volumes obtained by CBCT, had to be transformed into linear measures for comparison purposes. The measurements were found to be significantly different in both the preoperative and the follow-up images. Conclusions Periapical radiography showed greater sensitivity than panoramic radiography, both preoperatively and at follow-up. The lesions measured with CBCT were larger, with significant differences than as evidenced by the periapical and panoramic radiographs. Key words:Periapical radiography, panoramic radiography, CBCT, sensitivity, treatment outcome, size of periapical radiolucency, area, volume.
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- A Ramis-Alario
- Department of Stomatology Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia Gascoì Oliag, 1, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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Adjunctive use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the surgical treatment of periapical lesions: a case series. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102598. [PMID: 34699984 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is being used in endodontics to improve orthograde root canal disinfection as an adjunct to standard treatments. Conversely, evidence concerning the application of aPDT in retrograde endodontic surgery is limited. Thus, the aim of the present study was to provide additional data regarding the use of aPDT in the surgical endodontic treatment of periapical lesions. METHODS A total of 25 consecutive patients presenting teeth with periapical radiolucency eventually associated with clinical signs and symptoms of apical periodontitis were included. Following access flap completion, osteotomy, mechanical debridement, root apical third resection, and preparation of the root-end cavity, aPDT was applied to decontaminate the surgical site using phenothiazine chloride dye at a concentration of 10 mg/mL and irradiation with a hand-held 100-mW diode laser with a wavelength of 660 ± 10 nm. At the latest follow-up visit, healing was evaluated as successful, uncertain, or failure according to well-established clinical and radiological criteria. RESULTS Overall, 31 periapical lesions were treated with aPDT. Healing proceeded uneventfully. The mean follow-up time was 36.19 months, with times ranging from 12 to 85 months. A total of 25 (80.65%) cases were classified as successful, 5 (16.13%) as uncertain, and only one (3.22%) as failure. Irrespective of the treatment outcome, all treated teeth were still functional, with no symptoms reported by the patients. CONCLUSION aPDT as an adjunctive treatment modality in the surgical endodontic treatment of periapical lesions showed promising medium-term results associated with preservation of all diseased teeth.
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Sherwood AA, Sherwood AI, Setzer FC, K SD, Shamili JV, John C, Schwendicke F. A Deep Learning Approach to Segment and Classify C-Shaped Canal Morphologies in Mandibular Second Molars Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography. J Endod 2021; 47:1907-1916. [PMID: 34563507 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The identification of C-shaped root canal anatomy on radiographic images affects clinical decision making and treatment. The aims of this study were to develop a deep learning (DL) model to classify C-shaped canal anatomy in mandibular second molars from cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) volumes and to compare the performance of 3 different architectures. METHODS U-Net, residual U-Net, and Xception U-Net architectures were used for image segmentation and classification of C-shaped anatomies. Model training and validation were performed on 100 of a total of 135 available limited field of view CBCT images containing mandibular molars with C-shaped anatomy. Thirty-five CBCT images were used for testing. Voxel-matching accuracy of the automated labeling of the C-shaped anatomy was assessed with the Dice index. The mean sensitivity of predicting the correct C-shape subcategory was calculated based on detection accuracy. One-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey honestly significant difference tests were used for statistical evaluation. RESULTS The mean Dice coefficients were 0.768 ± 0.0349 for Xception U-Net, 0.736 ± 0.0297 for residual U-Net, and 0.660 ± 0.0354 for U-Net on the test data set. The performance of the 3 models was significantly different overall (analysis of variance, P = .000779). Both Xception U-Net (Q = 7.23, P = .00070) and residual U-Net (Q = 5.09, P = .00951) performed significantly better than U-Net (post hoc Tukey honestly significant difference test). The mean sensitivity values were 0.786 ± 0.0378 for Xception U-Net, 0.746 ± 0.0391 for residual U-Net, and 0.720 ± 0.0495 for U-Net. The mean positive predictive values were 77.6% ± 0.1998% for U-Net, 78.2% ± 0.0.1971% for residual U-Net, and 80.0% ± 0.1098% for Xception U-Net. The addition of contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization had improved overall architecture efficacy by a mean of 4.6% (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS DL may aid in the detection and classification of C-shaped canal anatomy.
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- Adithya A Sherwood
- Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, CSI College of Dental Sciences, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, CSI College of Dental Sciences, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Computer Science, Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
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- Department of Oral Diagnostics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Impact of Periodontal Attachment Loss on the Outcome of Endodontic Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA-LITHUANIA 2021; 57:medicina57090922. [PMID: 34577845 PMCID: PMC8465214 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57090922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) aims to eradicate the sources of infection once the apical root resection removes most of the infected anatomical structures and repairs potential procedural errors in the apical region. An endodontic-periodontal lesion yields a pathological communication between the pulp and the periodontium. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of periodontal attachment loss on the outcome of teeth submitted to EMS. Materials and Methods: PRISMA guidelines were followed. An electronic search was performed in EBSCOhost, Embase and PubMed databases with the following search key: (“endodontic microsurgery” AND “outcome”). No filters were used concerning the year of publication or language. Only randomized clinical trials, prospective and retrospective clinical studies in humans, with a minimum one-year follow-up, defined clinical and radiographic outcome criteria and estimable success rate for endodontic-periodontal lesion were included. Statistical analysis was performed using OpenMeta[Analyst] software. Results: Of a total of 113 articles, 34 were selected for full-text reading after duplicates deletion and title and abstract analysis. Thirteen and six studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, respectively. A total of 2775 pooled teeth were submitted to EMS, of which 492 teeth and 4 roots had periodontal involvement. According to the qualitative analysis, success rates of the endodontic-periodontal group ranged from 67.6% to 88.2%. Meta-analysis revealed that the absence of periodontal attachment loss was predictive of a higher likelihood of success with an odds ratio of 3.14. Conclusions: Periodontal attachment loss presents a risk factor for EMS outcome. Although endodontic-periodontal lesions were associated with lower success rates considering a 1 to 10 years follow-up period, long-term successful prognosis following EMS has been reported, therefore presenting a fully valid and viable therapeutic option for the management of this type of lesions.
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Elhakim A, Kim S, Kim E, Elshazli AH. Preserving the vitality of teeth adjacent to a large radicular cyst in periapical microsurgery: a case report with 4-year follow-up. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:382. [PMID: 34344347 PMCID: PMC8336380 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01738-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Radicular cysts may enlarge considerably, cause extensive bone destruction, and jeopardize the integrity of the associated vital teeth. The different treatment approaches are aimed mainly at eliminating the cystic epithelial membrane while reducing the risk of injury to vital structures. Contrary to other treatment modalities, preapical surgery offers an unequivocal single occasion resolution for the patient. However, it has been associated with higher risk of collateral damages. Case presentation A patient presented with a large radicular cyst originating from a maxillary lateral incisor. The adjacent central and canine teeth initially failed to exhibit responses to sensibility tests but showed signs of vitality. Microsurgical management was aimed at enucleating the cystic membrane while maintaining adjacent teeth vitality. Upon careful and controlled cyst enucleation under the dental operating microscope, the neurovascular bundle of one of the involved teeth was visualized and its integrity was maintained throughout the procedure. Results The procedure was successful and follow up recalls revealed recovery of normal sensibility of tooth 11 and 13 with complete bone regeneration around their apices. Conclusion Within the limitation of the present case report, we demonstrated that complete excision of large periapical cyst can be performed without sacrificing the vitality of the adjacent teeth, by preserving the integrity of their neurovascular supply through controlled microsurgical enucleation, and by a potential apical vascular repair ensuing unintended injury. Diagnosing the pulp vitality of non-offending teeth whose apices protrude into the cystic lumen is a complex process and can be misleading. Pressure from the growing cyst can inhibit vital teeth responses to neural-based sensibility tests leading to false negative results. Thus, in such cases, the use of blood perfusion-based vitality testing is recommended for correct initial diagnosis.
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- Ahmed Elhakim
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.,Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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Umer F, Javed F. Decompression strategy for critical-sized lesions: A case series and literature review. AUST ENDOD J 2021; 47:731-740. [PMID: 34145932 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12536] [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: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Critical-sized lesions are defined as the smallest sized intraosseous wound in a particular bone that will not heal spontaneously during the lifetime of that animal. These critical-sized entities pose a unique challenge in endodontics, where these lesions are most likely cystic, with dimensions extending over 10 mm. This paper describes a structured methodology to treat such cases whilst also highlighting inconsistencies and variability between practitioners regarding management of critical-sized lesions. The case series demonstrates that non-surgical root canal therapy followed by surgical decompression may be the treatment of choice for such pathosis. A 16 gauge nasogastric tube was used as a decompression device and sutured to surrounding mucosa. Healing was evaluated using both two- and three-dimensional radiographs. Decompression of critical-sized lesions would appear to be a reliable, conservative and an altogether complete procedure that may not warrant second-stage surgery.
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- Fahad Umer
- Operative Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Operative Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Maret D, Vergnes JN, Peters OA, Peters C, Nasr K, Monsarrat P. Recent Advances in Cone-beam CT in Oral Medicine. Curr Med Imaging 2021; 16:553-564. [PMID: 32484089 DOI: 10.2174/1573405615666190114152003] [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: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology has continuously evolved since its appearance in oral medicine in the early 2000s. OBJECTIVES To present recent advances in CBCT in oral medicine: i) selection of recent and consensual evidence-based sources, ii) structured summary of the information based on an iterative framework and iii) compliance with ethical, public health and patient-centered concerns. MAIN FINDINGS We will focus on technological advances, such as sensors and reconstruction algorithms used to improve the constant quality of the image and dosimetry. CBCT examination is now performed in almost all disciplines of oral medicine: currently, the main clinical disciplines that use CBCT acquisitions are endodontics and oral surgery, with clearly defined indications. Periodontology and ear, nose and throat medicine are more recent fields of application. For a given application and indication, the smallest possible field of view must be used. One of the major challenges in contemporary healthcare is ensuring that technological developments do not take precedence over admitted standards of care. The entire volume should be reviewed in full, with a systematic approach. All findings are noted in the patient's record and explained to the patient, including incidental findings. This presupposes the person reviewing the images is sufficiently trained to interpret such images, inform the patient and organize the clinical pathway, with referrals to other medical or oral medicine specialties as needed. CONCLUSION A close collaboration between dentists, medical physicists, radiologists, radiographers and engineers is critical for all aspects of CBCT technology.
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- Delphine Maret
- Oral Rehabilitation Department, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse), Toulouse, France.,AMIS Laboratory - Laboratoire Anthropologie Moléculaire et Imagerie de Synthèse, Université de Toulouse, UMR 5288 CNRS, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Epidemiology and Public Health Department, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse), Toulouse, France.,Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, United States.,School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Endodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Oral Rehabilitation Department, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse), Toulouse, France
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- Oral Rehabilitation Department, Dental Faculty, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse), Toulouse, France.,STROMALab, Université de Toulouse, CNRS ERL 5311, EFS, ENVT, Inserm U1031, UPS, Toulouse, France
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Targeted Endodontic Microsurgery: A Retrospective Outcomes Assessment of 24 Cases. J Endod 2021; 47:762-769. [PMID: 33548331 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Targeted endodontic microsurgery (TEMS) replaces freehand carbide or diamond bur osteotomy and root-end resection with a guided approach using an end-cutting trephine bur rotated within a guide tube. TEMS departs from traditional endodontic microsurgery in osteotomy size, control of resection level and bevel, surgical time, and resection method; yet, the impact of these departures on clinical outcomes has yet to be assessed. The aim of this study was to assess clinical outcomes of TEMS surgeries at least 1 year after treatment. METHODS Potential cases were retrospectively identified from a secure database of all patients who received TEMS in the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School from June 2017-May 2019 with a postsurgical follow-up examination at 1 year or beyond (23 patients with 24 teeth). Two board-certified endodontists completed a calibration exercise before assessing radiographs. A retrospective outcomes assessment was conducted considering follow-up clinical and radiographic findings to assign 1 of 3 healing designations: complete healing, reductive healing, or failure. RESULTS Combined clinical and radiographic data led to 20 designations of complete healing, 2 designations of reductive healing, and 2 failures (91.7% success rate). Considered alone, radiographic criteria for complete healing were met for 20 cases, reductive healing for 3 cases, and radiographic failure for 1 case. CONCLUSIONS This limited retrospective outcomes assessment is an early indication that TEMS-guided trephine bur root-end resection leads to similar success as is established for freehand carbide and diamond bur resection. Controlled clinical trials with long-term follow-up are warranted.
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Al‐Manei K, Al‐Manei KK. Nonsurgical endodontic management of mandibular first premolar with incomplete root-end resection. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:437-444. [PMID: 33489194 PMCID: PMC7813031 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The complexity of the nonsurgical endodontic retreatment should be weighed against the benefit of surgical approach. This case report describes uncommon diagnosis and successful nonsurgical endodontic management of mandibular first premolar with a previous history of failed apicoectomy and incomplete root-end resection using mineral trioxide aggregate and cone-beam computed tomography.
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- Khaled Al‐Manei
- Unit of EndodonticsDivision of Oral DiseasesDepartment of Dental MedicineKarolinska InstituteHuddingeSweden
- Division of EndodonticsDepartment of Restorative Dental ScienceCollege of DentistryKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Division of EndodonticsDepartment of Restorative Dental ScienceCollege of DentistryKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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A One-Year Radiographic Healing Assessment after Endodontic Microsurgery Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Scans. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9113714. [PMID: 33228002 PMCID: PMC7699244 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9113714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate one-year radiographic healing after endodontic microsurgery using CBCT with modified PENN 3D criteria and to compare the outcome with results evaluated using Molven’s criteria. A total of 107 teeth from 96 patients were evaluated one year after endodontic microsurgery by using CBCT scans with modified PENN 3D criteria and periapical radiographs with Molven’s criteria. Both preoperative and postoperative lesion volumes were calculated using ITK-SNAP (free software). Radiographic healing assessment using periapical radiographs and CBCT images, and preoperative and postoperative lesion volume measurements were performed independently by two examiners. The assessment using Molven’s criteria resulted in 75 complete healings, 18 incomplete healings, eight uncertain healings, and six unsatisfactory healings. Based on modified PENN 3D criteria, 64 teeth were categorized as complete healing, 29 teeth as limited healing, six teeth as uncertain healing, and eight teeth as unsatisfactory healing. With the one-year follow-up, CBCT scans showed a lower healing tendency than did periapical radiography. The volumes of apical radiolucency after the surgery were reduced by 77.7% on average at one-year follow up.
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Silberman JJ, Moldauer BI, Torres J, Gallardo C, Sanabria-Liviac D. Palatal root surgery of a maxillary molar using a piezosurgery transantral approach with simultaneous sinus lift grafting: a case report. Int Endod J 2020; 54:464-475. [PMID: 33012051 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To report a case involving transantral palatal root piezoelectric surgery followed by a sinus floor augmentation procedure with the purpose of minimizing and managing complications associated with sinus lining perforations and optimizing bone regeneration at the site of the surgical defect. SUMMARY An asymptomatic 28-year-old male patient with the diagnosis of chronic apical periodontitis on a previously root filled right maxillary first molar (FDI tooth 16) and second premolar (No. 15) was managed by transantral apical surgery. Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) revealed the position of the palatal root of the first molar within the maxillary sinus. The case highlights the management of the palatal root and the handling of a perforation of the Schneiderian membrane through a combination of piezosurgery and a sinus lift grafting procedure involving a second-generation of platelet concentrates. No postoperative complications were observed. Sinus bone augmentation after a 26-month recall period was confirmed by CBCT in the clinically asymptomatic teeth. KEY LEARNING POINTS The selective bone tissue cutting and enhanced visibility obtained by piezoelectric surgery in comparison with current rotary techniques make this technology the preferred tool for apical surgery when the mucosal lining of the maxillary sinus could be compromised. The wound healing and physical properties of the platelet-rich fibrin membranes in combination with an allograft material can be considered as sinus bone graft options when a transantral approach is performed on a palatal root of a maxillary molar. A preoperative tomographic examination is essential for apical surgery using a transantral approach with sinus bone augmentation, because of the information obtained from the axial and coronal views on the CBCT scan.
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- J J Silberman
- Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort-Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort-Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Lima, Perú
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- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Lima, Peru
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Azim AA, Albanyan H, Azim KA, Piasecki L. The Buffalo study: Outcome and associated predictors in endodontic microsurgery- a cohort study. Int Endod J 2020; 54:301-318. [PMID: 32975855 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM To (i) evaluate and compare the outcome of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) using periapical radiographs (PAs) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans; (ii) identify prognostic factors affecting the outcome; and (iii) correlate the effect of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) on the pattern of apical bone remodelling. METHODOLOGY Eighty-two patients (101 teeth) who received EMS were included and followed-up using clinical and radiographic examinations (PAs and CBCT scans). Two calibrated endodontists evaluated the radiographic healing (favourable or unfavourable) by assessing PAs and CBCT. The success (favourable radiographic outcome with no clinical symptoms) and survival rates (tooth retention without clinical symptoms) were calculated, and the cause of failure (diseased or fractured) was identified. Pre-treatment (age, sex, tooth type, position, sequence of treatment, quality of root canal before surgery, presence/absence of through-and-through lesion, presence/absence apico-marginal defect) and treatment (presence/absence of errors during surgery, type of error (major or minor), retro-preparation depth, presence/absence of an isthmus, retro-filling material used, presence/absence bone graft material and/or resorbable membrane) factors were recorded. Data were analysed statistically to determine the inter-observer, intra-observer and inter-radiographic agreements. Univariate, bivariate and logistic regression analysis were used to determine prognostic factors affecting the outcome and the effect of GTR on the pattern of apical bone remodelling. The significance level was set at 5%. RESULTS Sixty-eight patients (83 teeth) presented for outcome evaluation (recall rate: 84%). The survival rate was 93%. The success rate was 88% using PA and 86% using CBCT when vertical root fracture (VRF) cases were included and 94% using PAs, and 91% using CBCT when VRF cases were excluded. The intra- and inter-observer agreements were substantial using CBCT, slight to a fair agreement using PA (P < 0.001), and slight to moderate for inter-radiographic agreement. The occurence of a major procedural error during surgery was the only negative predictor for the outcome of EMS (P = 0.013). GTR did not affect the success rate or the type of healing when assessed using PA but it affected the type of healing on CBCT scans (complete vs incomplete healing) and the pattern of cortical plate remodelling (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The success and survival rate of endodontic microsurgery was very high, and the occurrence of a major procedural error during surgery was the only factor affecting the outcome. GTR did not improve the outcome, but did affect the quality of apical bone remodelling following EMS.
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- A A Azim
- Division of Endodontics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.,College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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