2003•PubMedRequires access
[Clinical study on the causes and treatment of endodontic interappointment emergencies].
Jian-guo Zhou, Haiping Shen, Yang Shen
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the causes and the treatment of endodontic interappointment emergencies. METHODS: An analysis were made for 55 teeth with endodontic interappointment emergencies. The root canals were sealed with dexamethasone and metronidazole,and filled with Vitapex add gutta-percha point after one week. An evaluation of curative effect was made after following up one year. RESULTS: The total incidence of endodontic interappointment emergencies was 12.59%(55/437). There was significant difference between pulpitis and pulp necrosis or apicitis(P<0.01). There was significant difference between anterior teeth and posterior teeth (P<0.01). The success rate was 92.7% after following up one year. CONCLUSION: The cause of endodontic interappointment emergencies was related to pulp status and tooth location,etc. The treatment that sealed the root canals with dexamethasone and metronidazole and filled with Vitapex add gutta-percha point is of availability.