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Periodontitis and Endodontic Treatment

Prevalence of apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment in a Kosovar adult population
Blerim Kamberi , Veton Hoxha , Miranda Stavileci , Edmond Dragusha , Astrit Kuci and Lumnije Kqiku

BMC Oral Health 2011, 11:32doi:10.1186/1472-6831-11-32

Published: 29 November 2011
Abstract (provisional)

Background
Despite numerous studies on the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and endodontic treatment in diverse geographical populations, there are currently no data on the prevalence of these conditions in populations of adults native to Kosovo. Therefore, little is known about how widespread these conditions are, and whether there is any correlation between root canal treatment and AP. The purpose of our research was to address this anomaly by investigating AP and endodontic treatment in an adult Kosovar population based on radiographic examination.

Methods
The sample used for this study consisted of randomly selected individuals referred to the University Dentistry Clinical Center of Kosovo in the years 2006-2007. Orthopantomographs of 193 patients were evaluated. The periapical status of all teeth (with the exception of third molars) was examined according to Orstavik’s Periapical Index. The quality of the root canal filling was rated as ‘adequate’ or ‘inadequate’ based on whether all canals were filled, the depth of fill relative to the radiographic apex and the quality of compaction (absence/presence of voids). Data were analyzed statistically using the Chi-square test and calculation of odds ratios.

Results
Out of 4131 examined teeth, the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and endodontic treatment was 12.3% and 2.3%, respectively. Of 95 endodontically-treated teeth, 46.3% were associated with AP. The prevalence of AP increased with age. The prevalence in subjects aged over 60 years old (20.2%) was higher than in other age groups. A statistically significant difference was found for the frequency of endodontically-treated teeth associated with AP in the 40-49 year age group (P

Conclusions
The prevalence of AP and the frequency of endodontically-treated teeth with AP in this Kosovar population are higher than those found in other countries. Inadequate root canal fillings were associated with an increased prevalence of AP.

See a qualified endodontist after any emergency dental treatment.

New American Dental Association Peisdent

Dr. William R. Calnon, a general dentist from Rochester, N.Y., was installed today as the 148th president of the American Dental Association. Dr. Calnon and other new or returning ADA officers and trustees were installed during proceedings of the 2011 House of Delegates, meeting this week at the 152nd ADA Annual Session in Las Vegas.

Emergency Dental Procedures

By carrying out emergency dental procedures you know you are safe

When you have dental problems and you are in need of dental treatment you would definitely give a more serious thought to dental procedures.

Everyone needs dental care

There comes some point in time when every person does need dental treatment. Sometimes, people are in need of this treatment in an emergency. And you know the worst part? There are certain health care and dental plans that do not have you covered in case you need emergency dental care.

And another sad side to this issue is that dental problems can be very painful and when you have an emergency dental issue and you cannot get dental aid, then you are in for big time trouble. When you need emergency dental care, you cannot wait for even a moment as the pain is just too horrible.

Pain is one of the primary reasons why you need dental procedures

When you suffer from a dental issue, the pain is really unbearable and to take care of it, it becomes important that you see a doctor right away. This is just why you need to be treated in an emergency so that the dentist can relieve you of the pain you are going through. And, it is very important that you see a dentist right away if there is an emergency, as by delaying going to the dentist, you would only be increasing the pain.

It is these very dental pains that are one of the biggest reasons that make people go to dentists. You could get painful tooth aches as a result of something as simple as having food or drinks that are too hot or too cold.

This kind of a pain can be really excruciating

If you have ever experienced dental pains, then you know what the feeling is. But if you have not had any dental pains, then do not take it lightly. This is because any pain that involves the area within the mouth can not only be extremely painful, but if left unattended it can get worse with the passage of time.

Thus, whenever you experience any pain in the mouth and it is unbearable, you should make sure that you contact the dentist at once and not wait for the next day or the day after. If you do so, things could get to be even more painful. When you pay a visit to an emergency dentist as soon as you get dental pain, you are sure that you have carried out the best dental procedures and your problems are going to be taken care of.