Hospital charges and length of stay due to periapical abscess, United States 2020-2022

Key Points

• Increased hospital charges can lead to significant financial burden for patients with periapical abscess.
• Data analysis showed an average length of stay of several days for periapical abscess cases in hospitals.
• Assessment across multiple hospitals highlighted variations in charges related to treatment of periapical abscess.
• Findings suggest a need for better treatment protocols and cost-management strategies in healthcare.