Open AccessEtiological factors commonly related to the need of endodontic treatment in individuals with orofacial clefts
Author(s) -
Viviane-da Silva Siqueira,
José-Francisco Mateo-Castillo,
Lidiane-de Castro Pinto,
Daniela Gamba Garib,
Claudia-Ramos Pinheiro
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.57980
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , etiology , root canal , endodontics , endodontist , rehabilitation , pulp (tooth) , pulpitis , endodontic therapy , orthodontics , physical therapy , psychiatry
Dental treatment is fundamental in the rehabilitation of individuals with orofacial clefts, due to their oral condition; when indicated, endodontic therapy allows elimination of infection of the root canal system. Aim: To analyze, by a retrospective study, the most prevalent type of orofacial cleft, the etiological factors most commonly related to the endodontic treatment need, as well as their success and failure rates.