[Effect of root canal therapy combined pulp mummification in treatment of residual pulpitis after mummification in molars of the gerontal patients].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the effect of root canal therapy combined with pulp mummification in treatment of residual pulpitis after mummification in molars of the gerontal patients.

METHODS:

One hundred and twenty-two molars with residual pulpitis after mummification were obtained from 108 over 70 years patients. All molars were treated with root canal therapy combined with pulp mummification, and were evaluated after 1 month, 1 year and 2 years.

RESULTS:

The treatment of all molars was effective within 1 month. The treatment success rate at 1- and 2-year was 86.9% and 76.2%,respectively.

CONCLUSION:

Root canal therapy combined with pulp mummification is one of the effective methods to treat residual pulpitis after mummification in molars of the gerontal patients over 70 years.

• Authors: Xing-qian Xie, Zhen-hua Hong
• Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue) Vol. 19 Issue 3 Pg. 244-6 (Jun 2010) ISSN: 1006-7248 [Print] China
• PMID: 20635032 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Dental Pulp Necrosis
• Humans
• Molar
• Pulpitis
• Root Canal Therapy
• Treatment Outcome