Long-term survival of teeth in the posterior region after apical surgery

Oftentimes the discussion of long-term success rates and treatment modalities becomes a central issue in consultations with patients. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate survival rates of teeth after apicoectomy in an established private practice for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Kiel, Germany.All teeth treated with apicoectomy between 2001 and 2006 were included. Treatment success was previously defined as preservation of the tooth. Putative influence factors on success as kind and quality of endodontic treatment, additional intraoperative endodontic filling, inflammatory status, tooth mobility, and pre- and postoperative X-rays were further evaluated.

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