Observational study compares healing outcomes in periapical lesions, showing surgical treatment more effective for cysts, indicating importance of histopathological features.
Key Points
This research compares healing outcomes of periapical lesions following endodontic versus surgical management.
Observational study design
Followed patients for ≥12 months
Healing assessed clinically and radiographically at 6 and 12 months
Classified healing as complete, incomplete, or no healing
Used Chi-square tests to compare outcomes between treatment groups
Nonsurgical management effective for periapical granulomas and pocket cysts
Surgical management superior for true cysts and persistent lesions
Complete healing more predictable with tailored treatment modality based on histopathology