Affiliations 

  • 1 International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Aust Endod J, 2024 Dec;50(3):559-570.
PMID: 38924249 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12868

Abstract

This retrospective cohort study compared the effect of primary root canal treatment (RCT) with root canal retreatment (Re-RCT) on patient-reported outcomes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Forty randomly selected adults participated (RCT n = 20; Re-RCT n = 20). The impact their dentition had on the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) was assessed by calculating the prevalence of oral health impact, and the severity score. Focus group discussions using a semi-structured guide were arranged through an online meeting platform. Qualitative content analysis identified common themes, and relevant quotes gathered. The impact on OHIP-14 was limited for both RCT and Re-RCT groups with no significant differences in the prevalence of oral health impact. Significant differences were found for functional limitation (RCT higher) and psychological discomfort (Re-RCT higher). Common themes from the discussions include the importance of retaining teeth, the significance of effective communication between clinicians and patients and that the respondents were satisfied with the treatment.

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