Economic analysis of the different endodontic instrumentation techniques used in the Unified Health System.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the financial impact of incorporating a new (reciprocal) technology into endodontic treatments in the public health system (SUS).

Methods

This was a economic evaluation study (comparing the 3 different endodontic instrumentation techniques-manual, rotary and reciprocating), allocative efficiency analysis to optimize existing resources in the SUS, and financial contribution impact analysis of incorporation of a new technology. Thirty-one (31) 12 years-old volunteers were evaluated.

Results

The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was calculated at R$1.34/min, - R$0.60/min and BRL 0.10/min for the single-rooted, bi-rooted and tri-rooted teeth, respectively, when the rotary technique was compared with the manual type. In turn, the ICER was R$

SUBMITTER: Merchan LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9373286 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature