ReviewInternational journal of oral science2024
Expert consensus on difficulty assessment of endodontic therapy.
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Dingming HuangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xiaoyan WangDepartment of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China.
Jingping LiangDepartment of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
Junqi LingDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua, School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.
Zhuan BianThe State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Qing YuDepartment of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Benxiang HouDepartment of Endodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xinmei ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jiyao LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ling YeState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Lei ChengState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2762-4740
Xin XuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4608-4556
Tao HuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hongkun WuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Geriatric dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Bin GuoDepartment of Stomatology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Qin SuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zhi ChenThe State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Lihong QiuDepartment of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Wenxia ChenCollege of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Xi WeiDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua, School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5749-2910
Zhengwei HuangDepartment of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9861-514X
Jinhua YuDepartment of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4874-9910
Zhengmei LinDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua, School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.
Qi ZhangDepartment of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China.
Deqin YangDepartment of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jin ZhaoDepartment of Endodontics, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and College of Stomatology of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China.
Shuang PanDepartment of Endodontics, Schoolof Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Jian YangDepartment of Endodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Jiayuan WuKey Laboratory of Oral Disease Research, School of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Yihuai PanDepartment of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Xiaoli XieDepartment of Cariology and Endodontics, Xiangya Stomatological School, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Shuli DengStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Xiaojing HuangSchool and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
Lan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Lin YueDepartment of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China. kqlinyue@bjmu.edu.cn.
Xuedong ZhouState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. zhouxd@scu.edu.cn.
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Abstract
Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha. However, it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy (RCT). Recent research, encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques, contributes to our understanding of the root canal system's anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT. Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients, infection severity, root canal anatomy, and treatment techniques. Therefore, improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions. The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions, tooth conditions, root canal configuration, and root canal needing retreatment, and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes. The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT. These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.
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Root Canal Filling MaterialsRoot Canal TherapyConsensusDental Pulp CavityDental Pulp NecrosisGutta-PerchaHumansRetreatmentRoot Canal PreparationGutta-PerchaRoot Canal Filling Materials
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