Persistent apical periodontits associated with endodontically treated teeth – A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Dimple Dholwani*, Lalitagauri Mandke

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 279-283

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2022.053

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Abstract

Apical periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory lesion of the periradicular tissue, is caused by etiological agents of endodontic origin. It is considered as a potent communication between microbiological factors and defense system of the host at the interface of periodontal ligament and infected radicular pulp. Endodontic treatment failure is often characterized by the existence of post-treatment apical periodontitis, which may be persistent, recurrent or emergent. The major etiology of persisting disease is an intraradicular infection, however, in certain cases a secondary intraradicular infection due to factors like leakage from the coronal part of the tooth or an extraradicular infection may be the cause of failure.
 

Keywords: Endodontic treatment failure, Post-treatment apical periodontitis, Persistent infection.

How to cite : Dholwani D, Mandke L, Persistent apical periodontits associated with endodontically treated teeth – A review. Int J Oral Health Dent 2022;8(4):279-283

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