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Periapical healing of mandibular molars after root‐end sealing with dentine‐bonded composite
Author(s) -
Rud J.,
Rud V.,
Munksgaard E. C.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00383.x
Subject(s) - molar , dentistry , mandibular molar , medicine , mandibular third molar , mandibular first molar , orthodontics
Abstract Aim The purpose was to present the frequency of periapical healing in first and second/third mandibular molars, after root‐end resections sealed with a dentine‐bonded resin composite. Methodology Root‐end sealing of resected mandibular molar roots was made with dentine‐bonded composite (Gluma‐Retroplast) as a cover on the entire slightly hollowed root‐end, in an attempt to prevent leakage. Results Out of the 834 roots recalled between 6 months and 12.5 years postoperatively, 92% showed complete apical healing, 1% uncertain healing and 7% exhibited failure. The healing result of 681 first molar roots was not significantly different ( P = 0.21) from that of 153 second/third molar roots, and there was no significant difference in healing between mesial and distal roots ( P = 0.32 for first molars, P = 0.86 for second/third molars) or amongst six age groups ( P = 0.94). In the patient group: 71–89 years, 36 roots showed an average of 97% with complete healing. Out of 25 failures who were retreated surgically, 80% showed complete healing when examined subsequently. Conclusion Root‐end sealing of mandibular molars with dentine‐bonded resin composite is a promising technique giving 92% complete healing in cases examined between 6 months and 12 years postoperatively.