Author/Authors :
Machado, Ricardo Department of Multidisciplinary Clinic I and II and Supervised Stage in Multidisciplinary Clinic I (Endodontics) - Paranaense University-UNIPAR - Francisco Beltrão, Paraná - Brazil , Henrique Ferrari, Carlos São Jose dos Campos Dental School - State University of São Paulo-UNESP - São Jose dos Campos - São Paulo - Brazil , Back, Eduardo Clinical Practice - Joinvile - Santa Catarina - Brazil , Comparin, Daniel Clinical Practice - Cunha Porã - Santa Catarina - Brazil , Fernando Tomazinho, Luiz Department of Multidisciplinary Clinic I and II and Supervised Stage in Multidisciplinary Clinic II (Endodontics) - Paranaense University-UNIPAR - Francisco Beltrão - Paraná - Brazil , Pascoal Vansan, Luiz Department of Endodontics - Ribeirão Preto Dental School - University of São Paulo - Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo - Brazil
Abstract :
Accumulation of soft tissue or dentinal remnants in the apical region is a common
event that can cause blockage of root canals. This event can be avoided if apical
patency is performed during the root canal shaping procedures. However, there is no consensus on the role of apical patency in relation to the success of endodontic
treatment of necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis. Therefore, the purpose of this
paper was to conduct a brief review on the role of apical patency in guaranteeing the success of endodontic treatments of necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis
considering two other key points; the root canal anatomy and microbiology.
Keywords :
Apical Patency , Endodontic Success , Periradicular Disease , Root Canal Therapy
