Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

Success Rate Of Root Canal Treatment

Mantri Shiv.P.

Much effort has been invested in attempts to answer this question. The reported mean success rate range from 31% to 96% based on strict criteria or from 60% to 100% based on loose criteria, with substantial heterogeneity in the estimates of pooled success rates. This variability of the reported data; demands for the analysis of the reasons responsible for such variability. Major reasons are the design of the studies, the endodontic techniques applied in them, the qualifications of the operators performing treatment and difficulty of cases, observation period and Criteria used to evaluate treatment results. The serious limitations of longitudinal clinical studies restrict the correct interpretation of root canal treatment outcomes.

Published Date: 2010-12-31;