Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
1R. Preety, 2Dr. Pradeep S*
Vol 17, No 11 ( 2022 ) | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no: 2482-2490 | Published on: 14-11-2022
Abstract
Aim: of this retrospective study was to evaluate the comparative reasons for endodontic
retreatment.
Materials and method: Data of the patients was retrieved from patient management software
from June 2019 - March 2021. 672 patients were viewed and assessed for retreatment, the
reason for the retreatment and in which tooth it was done. The variables were tabulated in excel
and exported to SPSS for statistical analysis. The results were generated in the form of bar
graphs.
Results: It is observed that 39.9% are maxillary anteriors, 8.9% are maxillary premolars, 12.8%
are maxillary molars. 7.3% are mandibular anteriors, 8.5% are mandibular premolars and
22.5% are mandibular molars. The reasons for the endodontic retreatment were incomplete
obturation, symptomatic RCT, lesion, missed canals and other reasons. The most common
reason for the retreatment was incomplete obturation and maxillary anterior teeth were the most
common teeth to go under endodontic retreatment.
Conclusion: The prevalence of endodontic retreatment in this study was most common in
maxillary anterior teeth due to incomplete obturation.
Keywords:
Endodontic retreatment, incomplete obturation, Lesion, Missed canals,
Symptomatic RCT