Comparative assessment of vertical fracture resistance in endodontically treated roots with different obturating systems and techniques: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of in vitro studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study conducted a thorough assessment of vertical root fracture (VRF) resistance of endodontically treated teeth filled with various canal-filling systems and techniques through frequentist network meta-analysis (NMA).

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed to retrieve relevant publications using PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. The retrieval time range was from Jan 2000 to Sep 2023. The literature selection and data extraction were independently conducted by two investigators. Eligible studies were critically appraised for risk of bias and quality of evidence. Subsequently, we used the 'network' package in Stata/MP 17.0 software to compare the VRF resistance of roots treated with different obturatin

SUBMITTER: Li G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600742 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature