Prevalence of apical periodontitis and root-filled teeth in 2500 panoramic radiographs of a Brazilian population sample

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https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v9i1.3629.p1-8.2021

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Epidemiological Studies, Panoramic Radiography, Endodontics

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of teeth with apical periodontitis (AP), root-filled teeth with (RFTAP), and without apical periodontitis (RFT) in 2500 digital panoramic radiographs from an adult Northeastern Brazilian population sample. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 2500 panoramic radiographs from a private dental imaging center. Data regarding sex, age, RFT, AP, and RFTAP were collected. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed adopting p<0.05 as significant. Results: The female sex was more significantly associated with RFT and RFTAP than the male sex (p=0,023; p=0.040). The maxilla showed a higher association with RFTAP in the anterior region (p=0.023) and RFT in the posterior region (p=0.023). AP showed a higher prevalence in individuals aged ≥ 31 years (p<0.001). RFTAP showed higher prevalence in the age group 30-70 years (p<0.001). RFT exhibited a significant prevalence in individuals aged ≥21 years (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study showed a higher prevalence of RFT and a low prevalence of AP and RFTAP. Female patients presented a significantly higher prevalence of RFT and RFTAP. Age was an important factor associated with the prevalence of RFT, AP, and RFTAP.

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2021-12-30

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Almeida RD, Alves APNN, Brito GG, Soares GC, Silva PG de B, Bezerra TMM, et al. Prevalence of apical periodontitis and root-filled teeth in 2500 panoramic radiographs of a Brazilian population sample. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];9(1):1-8. Available from: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/3629

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Health and Biological Sciences

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