Prevalence of root canal treatment worldwide: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of root filled teeth (RFT) worldwide will inform about the amount of clinical activity of dentists dedicated to treat endodontic disease.

Objectives

To carry out a systematic review with meta-analysis answering the following question: What is the prevalence of RFT around the world? The percentage of people with at least one RFT was also investigated.

Methods

A systematic review including population-based studies using the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE and Scielo. Studies related to prevalence of RFT were included. The outcome of interest of the study was the prevalence of RFT. The meta-analyses were calculated with the Open Meta Analyst software to determine the global prevalence of RFT. Subgroups analyses were performed comparing geogr

SUBMITTER: Leon-Lopez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826350 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature