The effect of unintentional AH-Plus sealer extrusion on resolution of apical periodontitis after root canal treatment and retreatment – a retrospective case-control study.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of unintentional AH Plus ® sealer extrusion on the outcome of nonsurgical root canal treatment and retreatment in teeth with apical periodontitis (AP) compared to teeth with AP and no sealer extrusion at the 1-year follow-up. Methods: In a retrospective case-control study conducted from September 2016 to September 2021, te eth presenting clinical and radiographic signs of AP prior to treatment were included. The study comprised two groups: AH Plus® sealer extrusion (n=60): initial root canal treatment or nonsurgical retreatment with unintentional apical extrusion of AH Plus® sealer; No AH Plus® sealer extrusion (n= 60) underwent the same treatment without sealer extrusion.

Source: Journal of Endodontics - July 27, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: JF Brochado Martins, B. Scheeren, S.V. van der Waal Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research