Endodontic treatments on permanent teeth in pediatric patients aged 6–12 years old

The prevalence of carious lesions and traumatic injury in individuals between ages 6 and 12 is high. This study aimed to characterize pediatric patients aged 6–12 treated in the endodontic clinic and investigate the prevalence and patterns of their provided endodontic treatments. Clinical and radiog...

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Published in:Journal of dental sciences 2023-07, Vol.18 (3), p.1109-1115
Main Authors: Lee, Su-Min, Yu, Ya-Hsin, Karabucak, Bekir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral management
Immature permanent tooth
Mixed dentition
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Pediatric patient
Root canal therapy
Vital pulp therapy
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Summary:The prevalence of carious lesions and traumatic injury in individuals between ages 6 and 12 is high. This study aimed to characterize pediatric patients aged 6–12 treated in the endodontic clinic and investigate the prevalence and patterns of their provided endodontic treatments. Clinical and radiographic records of patients (ages 6–12) referred to the postgraduate Endodontics clinic from June 2017 to June 2020 were reviewed. Demographics, pre-and post-operative conditions, type of endodontic treatment, and behavioral management were collected. A total of 6350 teeth from 6089 patients were treated in this period, and 425 teeth (6.7%) from 405 patients were included. Ages 9–11 were the most commonly treated age group. Significantly more lower molars (41.9%) and upper anterior teeth (36.7%) were treated (P 
ISSN:1991-7902
2213-8862
DOI:10.1016/j.jds.2022.11.003