Open AccessPrevalence of endodontic flare-up following intracanal medicament placement in permanent teeth undergoing endodontic treatment – A systematic review
Author(s) -
Kuntal Sureshrao Wagh,
Manjusha Warhadpande,
Darshan Dakshindas
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/jcd.jcd_332_21
Subject(s) - medicine , root canal , dentistry , randomized controlled trial , endodontic retreatment , endodontics , orthodontics , surgery
Endodontic flare-up can occur in teeth undergoing root canal treatment. Intracanal medicaments are most commonly used in between appointments to eliminate microbial flora in the canal. However, extrusion of medicaments in the periapical region can cause an inflammatory reaction leading to postoperative pain.