Impact of Smoking on the Healing of Apical Periodontitis after Nonsurgical Endodontic Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

 The aim of this prospective study was to compare the healing of periapical bone between smokers and nonsmokers after root canal therapy. The effects of duration and intensity of smoking on the healing rate of apical periodontitis were analyzed.

Materials and methods

 Fifty-five smokers were included in this study. The control group consisted of healthy nonsmokers who matched the smoker group in age and sex. Only teeth with a favorable periodontal prognosis and adequate coronal restoration were included in the study. The periapical status of treated teeth was assessed using the periapical index system at follow-ups after 6 and 12 months.

Statistical analysis

 The chi-squared test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to assess the changes in periapical index sc

SUBMITTER: Paljevic E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10959606 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature