Identify the endodontic treatment modalities.

J Endod

Department of Endodontics, New York University, New York, New York 10010, USA.

Published: December 2009

AI Article Synopsis

  • The paper aims to evaluate the evidence levels related to treatments for various dental diagnostic categories and their prognosis.
  • A literature review was performed using various medical databases and journals focused on endodontics and oral health.
  • The findings indicated a low level of evidence for assessing clinical treatments, highlighting the need for more robust research to guide treatment decisions.

Article Abstract

Introduction: This paper sought to determine the levels of evidence associated with treatment for specific diagnostic categories and the prognosis of treatment.

Materials And Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar and the Cochrane Database. The Journal of Endodontics, International Journal of Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, Endodontic Topics, and Dental Traumatology were also searched. The bibliographies of relevant articles were manually searched.

Conclusion: The review found a low level of evidence to assess clinical treatment modalities. The development of higher levels of evidence to facilitate the selection of appropriate treatment modalities for each diagnostic category is recommended.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2009.09.027DOI Listing

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