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ArticleClinical oral investigations2024

Treatment outcomes and prognostic factors of the apical barrier technique with premixed calcium silicate-based putty in necrotic permanent teeth with open apices: a retrospective cohort study with up to six years follow-up.

He Liu, Le Lu, Ke Xu, Ya Shen

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He Liu *Division of Endodontics, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
Le Lu *Department of Endodontics, Suzhou Stomatological Hospital, No. 1366 Suzhan street, Suzhou, 215005, China. 306988644@qq.com.
Ke XuDepartment of Endodontics, Suzhou Stomatological Hospital, No. 1366 Suzhan street, Suzhou, 215005, China.
Ya ShenDivision of Endodontics, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3, Canada. yashen@dentistry.ubc.ca.

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objectivesTo evaluate treatment outcomes of the apical barrier technique with premixed calcium silicate-based putty for treating necrotic permanent teeth with open apices and to identify prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND

methodsPermanent teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices treated by the apical barrier technique with premixed calcium silicate-based putty, with a minimum follow-up of 12 months, were included. Treatment outcomes were based on clinical signs, symptoms, and radiographic evaluation. The treatment outcome was dichotomized into success or failure according to strict and loose criteria. The chi-square test (or Fisher's exact test) and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate possible prognostic factors associated with treatment outcomes.

resultsSeventy-four teeth with a follow-up time of 12-72 months (mean, 25.74 ± 14.36 months) were included in the final evaluation. The success rate was 97.30% using the loose criteria and 66.22% using the strict criteria. Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that the size of pre-operative periapical lesion (≥ 5 mm) (odds ratio [OR]: 18.96; P = 0.0153) and root canal underfilling (OR: 8.341; P = 0.0448) were significant predictors for treatment failure under the strict criteria.

conclusionThe apical barrier technique with premixed calcium silicate-based putty is a highly successful procedure for treating necrotic permanent teeth with open apices after an observation period of up to 6 years. Treatment success under the strict criteria is primarily affected by the size of the pre-operative periapical lesion and the apical extent of root-filling. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Careful case selection and ensuring adequate root filling quality are essential to the successful outcome of the apical barrier technique with premixed calcium silicate-based putty.

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Calcium CompoundsDental Pulp NecrosisRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicatesAdolescentAdultDentition, PermanentFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOxidesPrognosisRetrospective StudiesTooth ApexCalcium Compoundscalcium silicateOxidesRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicatesApical barrierCalcium silicate-based puttyCohort studyOpen apicesPrognostic factorsRetrospective

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