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Post Endodontic Treatment Disease. Michael Gossack. Post Endodontic Treatment Disease. vs Endodontic Failure. Topics of Discussion. Diagnosis Etiology Treatment Options Clinical cases. Diagnosis. Patient Complaint ( if any) Clinical Examination
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Post Endodontic Treatment Disease Michael Gossack ECDS Meeting May 2002
Post Endodontic Treatment Disease vs Endodontic Failure ECDS Meeting May 2002
Topics of Discussion • Diagnosis • Etiology • Treatment Options • Clinical cases ECDS Meeting May 2002
Diagnosis • Patient Complaint ( if any) • Clinical Examination • Radiographic Examination • Elimination of Other Possible Etiologies ECDS Meeting May 2002
Patient Complaint • Can patient localize symptoms to a particular tooth • Temperature sensitivity • Previous swelling or drainage • Sensitivity to pressure chewing ECDS Meeting May 2002
Clinical Examination • Percussion sensitivity • Palpation sensitivity • Swelling • Sinus tract • Periodontal pocketing • Fracture lines ECDS Meeting May 2002
Radiographic Examination • Evaluation of previous endodontic treatment • Periapical radiolucent lesion • Bone loss on lateral aspect of root • Tracing of sinus tract ECDS Meeting May 2002
Eliminate Other Etiologies • Pulpitis from another tooth • Healing in progress • Sinusitis • Perio • TMJ • Neuralgias ECDS Meeting May 2002
Etiology • Inadequate prior root canal therapy • Fractures • Coronal leakage • Complex root canal anatomy ECDS Meeting May 2002
Inadequate Prior Treatment • Canal treated short of apex • Poorly cleaned and shaped canal • Poorly obturated canal • Missed canal-MB root Max Molars most common - D roots Mand Molars, Mand Incisors, Max Premolars • Iatrogenic Errors- perforations, separated instruments, ledged canals, post perforations, transported canals ECDS Meeting May 2002
Treatment Options • Retreatment with possible disassembly • Periapical Surgical Treatment • Extraction • (Intentional Replantation) ECDS Meeting May 2002
Treatment Considerations • Patient’s motivation to save tooth or pursue best long term outcome • Periodontal Status of Tooth • Restorability of Tooth • Strategic Value of Tooth • Costs Involved • Time Constraints • Previous Treatments Performed • Clinician’s Experience, Skill, and Armamentarium ECDS Meeting May 2002