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Definitions and Epidemiology of Endodontic Infections

Authors: I. F. Persoon, A. R. Özok

Published in: Current Oral Health Reports | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review describes the recent findings from epidemiological studies on endodontic infections. The recent literature was screened for studies on the prevalence of primary apical periodontitis and posttreatment apical periodontitis in various populations.

Recent Findings

Twenty-nine articles reporting data on the prevalence of primary or posttreatment apical periodontitis from all over the world were included. The prevalence of apical periodontitis varied between 7 and 86%, while that of posttreatment apical periodontitis varied between 10 and 62%. The quality of the coronal restoration and the root filling appears to be the major predictors of apical periodontitis.

Summary

The recent findings from epidemiological studies on the prevalence of primary and posttreatment apical periodontitis in various populations are not substantially different from those from earlier years. It appears that the health of periapical tissues has not majorly improved in the general population.

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Title: Definitions and Epidemiology of Endodontic Infections
Authors: I. F. Persoon
A. R. Özok
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Current Oral Health Reports / Issue 4/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-017-0161-z

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