Author/Authors :
Parirokh، Masoud نويسنده Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Eghbal، Mohamad Jafar نويسنده Dental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Ghoddusi، Jamileh نويسنده Dental Research Center and Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , , Kakoei، Shahla نويسنده Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center, Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Haghdoost، Ali Akbar نويسنده Research Center for Modeling of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , , Kakooei، Sina نويسنده ral and Dental Diseases Research Center, Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran ,
Abstract :
Introduction: As the result of epidemiological transition and aging of Iranian population, the frequencies of systemic diseases among patients in of need endodontic treatment has increased, especially within developed cities. However, there have been no concise reports of systemic diseases in Iranian patients. Based on this need, the present investigation was conducted to assess the frequency of systemic disease among patients referred to endodontic private practice in three main cities in Iran. Materials and Methods: In a retrospective study, the frequency of systematic diseases were abstracted from the health records of patients who were referred to three private practices limited to endodontics in Kerman, Mashhad, and Tehran between 1994 to 2011. Results: Overall, 15,413 records of patients were assessed. The patterns of systematic diseases among endodontic patients in these three cities were different. The overall frequency of systemic disease in Kerman was significantly higher than two other cities (Kerman: 55.03%, Mashhad: 24.32%, Tehran: 22.16%; P < 0.001). The most commonly occurring diseases were cardiac disease, hypertension, allergy and neurological disorders. Conclusion: Since the number of endodontic patients with systematic diseases is considerably significant and varied, special training and educations for treatment of medically compromised patient should be considered at both post- and undergraduate training.
