Selective root canal retreatment of a maxillary first molar: a case report with a 9-year follow up.

ABSTRACT: Traditional endodontic retreatments usually target the entire root canal system. In contrast, selective root canal retreatment presents a new, targeted alternative that offers a less invasive solution. However, its promising approach faces potential obstacles due to a lack of long-term data, which might affect its widespread acceptance. This case report adds to the existing body of literature by offering an in-depth analysis of a long-term outcome following selective non-surgical retreatment, thereby bridging an important gap in knowledge. A 59-year-old male presented with post-treatment apical periodontitis (PTAP) in a maxillary first molar. Initial clinical examination revealed the patient was symptomatic, and the tooth responded negative to thermal tests and positive to vertical percuss

SUBMITTER: Guerreiro Viegas O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11797766 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature