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To assess the prevalence, technical quality, and associated periapical health of root-filled teeth among adult dental patients.

November 14, 2007International Endodontic Journal

Prevalence and technical quality of root fillings in Dakar, Senegal

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BTBabacar TouréInternational University of Rabat AKAssane KaneUniversité de Lorraine MSM. SarrCheikh Anta Diop University

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Cross-sectional study observes high rates of inadequate root fillings and periapical disease in dental patients, highlighting the need for improved endodontic treatment standards.

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To assess the prevalence, technical quality, and associated periapical health of root-filled teeth among adult dental patients.
Evaluated full-mouth periapical radiographs from 208 consecutive adult patients (6,234 teeth total) presenting to a university dental service in Dakar, Senegal.
Assessed root filling quality by apical extent and density, and determined periapical status using the Periapical Index (PAI > 2 indicating periapical disease).
Analyzed associations between periapical health, filling quality, posts, and coronal restorations using chi-square tests (significance set at P < 0.05).
Of 6,234 teeth assessed, 2.6% were root filled, and 56.1% of filled roots exhibited periapical disease (PAI > 2).
Only 17.7% of root fillings were technically acceptable, and unacceptable fillings had a significantly higher rate of periapical disease than acceptable fillings (62.5% vs. 26.2%, P < 0.001).
Permanent coronal restorations were present in 78.5% of filled roots (50.7% disease rate vs. 75.7% without restorations), while posts were present in 18.9% of filled roots (66.2% disease rate).

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Touré et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a94748acc4384ea2cc52ae0 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01305.x

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November 14, 2007International Endodontic Journal

Prevalence and technical quality of root fillings in Dakar, Senegal

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Authors

BTBabacar TouréInternational University of Rabat AKAssane KaneUniversité de Lorraine MSM. SarrCheikh Anta Diop University

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Overview

Cross-sectional study observes high rates of inadequate root fillings and periapical disease in dental patients, highlighting the need for improved endodontic treatment standards.

Key Points

To assess the prevalence, technical quality, and associated periapical health of root-filled teeth among adult dental patients.
Evaluated full-mouth periapical radiographs from 208 consecutive adult patients (6,234 teeth total) presenting to a university dental service in Dakar, Senegal.
Assessed root filling quality by apical extent and density, and determined periapical status using the Periapical Index (PAI > 2 indicating periapical disease).
Analyzed associations between periapical health, filling quality, posts, and coronal restorations using chi-square tests (significance set at P < 0.05).
Of 6,234 teeth assessed, 2.6% were root filled, and 56.1% of filled roots exhibited periapical disease (PAI > 2).
Only 17.7% of root fillings were technically acceptable, and unacceptable fillings had a significantly higher rate of periapical disease than acceptable fillings (62.5% vs. 26.2%, P < 0.001).
Permanent coronal restorations were present in 78.5% of filled roots (50.7% disease rate vs. 75.7% without restorations), while posts were present in 18.9% of filled roots (66.2% disease rate).

Cite This Study

Touré et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a94748acc4384ea2cc52ae0 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01305.x

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