The recent editorial by Dr Larz Spångberg on evidence-based endodontics was read with
interest.
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In attempting to further push the debate on 1- versus 2-visit therapy, it was pleaded
that “leaders and educators should be the first to come forward and declare where
they stand on these issues, and whether they support quality care in an evidence-based
practice environment.” On the surface, the statement implies that those advocating
1-visit treatment support less than quality care. Was this the intent of the editorial,
or was it an attempt to spur practitioners on to a more scientific rationale for treatment
rendered? If the evidence is there, then one would be remiss to ignore it.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Evidence-based endodontics: the one-visit treatment idea.Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2001; 91: 617-619
- Endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: single vs multivisit treatment.J Endod. 1999; 25: 345-350
- Radiographic evaluation of periapical healing after obturation of infected root canals: an in vivo study.Int Endod J. 2000; 33: 60-66
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