Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211

Abstract

EVALUATION OF DEAD SPACE IN ENDODONTICALLY TREATED MOLARS RESTORED WITH METAL POST IN A PRIVATE DENTAL INSTITUTION


1bondada Venkata Mani Anirudh, 2*Dr Adimulapu Hima Sandeep


Vol 17, No 11 ( 2022 )   |  Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 2730-2738   |   Published on: 14-11-2022



Abstract
Introduction: Endodontics is one of the branches in dentistry that deals with etiology, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries which affect the dental pulp and the periapical tissues. The aim of this study is to evaluate the dead space in endodontically treated molars restored with metal posts in a private dental institution. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective clinical study carried out by a private dental institution. This study analyses the dead space in endodontically treated molars with metal posts. The data was analysed over a period of 2 years between june 2019 and february 2021. Dental records including radiographs were collected for metal post and analysed the dead space based on the radiograph. Results: A total of 431 patients have undergone metal post treatment in molars, in which 52.4% were males and 47.6% were females). The most common age group which had undergone metal post was from 18-30 years(42.5%). The most common affected molars were the lower molars (62.2%). 47.8% of the study population had 0mm of dead space. There was significant association between different age groups and the dead space. Conclusion: The gap between the post and the obturating material(dead space) shouldn't be there as it can harbour microorganisms and can affect the prognosis of the tooth. Radiographic confirmation has to be done after the placement of the post for confirming the successful placement of the post.


Keywords:
Metal post, endodontics, dead space, molars, novel method



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