ObjectiveTo investigate the outcome of endodontic microsurgery and analyze the potential prognostic factors, and to evaluate the value of surgical classification by Kim and Kratchman.
MethodsCollecting clinical examination and radiographical examination of endodontic microsurgery cases (which were followed up at least 1 year), which were classified according to Kim and Kratchman, and we analyzed the outcome of endodontic microsurgery and its potential prognostic factors.
Results302 patients (400 teeth) who received endodontic microsurgery were included. The one year success rate of endodontic microsurgery was 94.25%. Different classification had significant influences on the outcome of endodontic microsurgery (P<0 .05), and the success rate of class b and c were better than those of class d, e, and f. the position of teeth had significant influences on the outcome of endodontic microsurgery (P<0 .05). the success rate of maxillary teeth was higher than that of mandibular teeth. the success rate of anterior teeth was higher than that of posterior teeth (P<0 .05). the quality of root end filling and first or second surgery had no effect on the outcome (P>0.05).
ConclusionEndodontic microsurgery is an effective treatment method for saving affected teeth, and it can get a good result. Tooth position and classification are the potential prognostic factors. The surgical classification of Kim and Kratchman can help to predict the outcome of endodontic microsurgery.
