Long-Term Prognosis of Endodontic Microsurgery-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background and objectives: The long-term outcome of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) performed on root-filled teeth affected by post-treatment apical periodontitis (AP) has been a matter of debate, re-launched by the introduction of novel root-end filling materials which have been proven to improve the short-term outcome of EMS. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic long-term outcome of endodontic microsurgery in teeth diagnosed with secondary AP through radiographic evaluation. Materials and Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined a priori to select the best lon

SUBMITTER: Pinto D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7558840 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature