Impact of Regenerative Procedure on Healing After Root Canal Treatment
Author Information
Author(s): Muthanna Nader, Guan Xiaoyue, Alzahrani Fouad, Saif Badr Sultan, Seyam Abdelrahman, Alsalman Ahmed, Alajami Ahmed Es, Li Ang
Primary Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of regenerative procedures on the healing process following surgical root canal treatment.
Conclusion
GTR significantly improved healing after surgical root canal treatment, especially when collagen membranes and bovine bone-derived hydroxyapatite were used together.
Supporting Evidence
- GTR procedures significantly improved healing after surgical root canal treatment.
- Collagen membranes combined with bovine bone-derived hydroxyapatite enhanced the healing process.
- The study included 16 randomized controlled trials with a total of 690 lesions.
Takeaway
Using special techniques and materials can help heal teeth better after surgery.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating GTR procedures after surgical root canal treatment.
Potential Biases
Some concerns regarding randomization and selective reporting in several studies.
Limitations
Some studies had concerns regarding risk of bias, and only a few used 3D evaluation methods.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing surgical root canal treatment with varying lesion types.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 0.34–0.73
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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