Abstract
Objective
A chart review was performed at 3 private general practices in different regions of
Alabama to compare success of endodontic treatment provided by specialists versus
generalists.
Study design
To qualify for the study the general dentists had to perform some endodontic treatment
and to refer some to endodontists. Success was defined as the treated tooth being
present at 5 years after the date of treatment initiation. This criterion, was chosen
because of its unequivocal categorization of results. Calibrated dentists reviewed
over 3,000 charts.
Results
350 met the inclusion criteria. 195 teeth were treated by generalists, with an 89.7%
success rate. 155 teeth were treated by endodontists, with a 98.1% success rate.
Conclusion
In this limited survey, endodontic treatment by specialists was significantly more
successful.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 16,
2004
Received in revised form:
January 5,
2004
Received:
December 3,
2003
Birmingham, Ala VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL, AND UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRYIdentification
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