Abstract | INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to assess the role of root canal irrigants and medicaments in endodontic injuries verified in Finland and to estimate the rate of such events over time. METHODS: The study material comprised all endodontic injuries verified by the Patient Insurance Centre in 2002 to 2006 (n = 521) and 2011 to 2013 (n = 449). The data, based on patient documents scrutinized by 2 specialists in endodontics, included patients' and dentists' sex and age and the service sector. We recorded the use of root canal irrigants and medicaments, each as a dichotomy. Furthermore, we dichotomized the injuries as those related to root canal irrigants/medicaments and any other injuries. The injuries were also dichotomized as avoidable (could have been avoided by following good clinical practice) or unavoidable (normal treatment-related risks). Statistical evaluation used chi-square tests and t tests; logistic regression produced odds ratios ( ORs). RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Outi Swanljung, Miira M Vehkalahti |
Journal | Journal of endodontics
(J Endod)
Vol. 44
Issue 4
Pg. 559-564
(Apr 2018)
ISSN: 1878-3554 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 29459149
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2018 American Association of Endodontists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Root Canal Irrigants
- Sodium Hypochlorite
- Calcium Hydroxide
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Topics |
- Adult
- Calcium Hydroxide
(adverse effects)
- Dental Pulp Cavity
(injuries)
- Endodontics
(legislation & jurisprudence, standards)
- Female
- Finland
(epidemiology)
- Humans
- Longitudinal Studies
- Male
- Malpractice
(statistics & numerical data)
- Middle Aged
- Root Canal Irrigants
(adverse effects)
- Sodium Hypochlorite
(adverse effects)
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