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ABSTRACT: Background/purpose
Early diagnosis of vertical root fracture (VRF) has been a great challenge. Since there is no single specific etiology identified, prevention of VRFs in endodontically treated teeth is quite difficult. The study aimed to evaluate the clinical associated factors of VRFs.Materials and methods
A retrospective observational study of medical charts was conducted in the Department of Endodontics of Taipei Medical University Hospital in Taiwan from January 2012 to July 2018. Logistic regression model was performed to determine the association between VRF and its clinical associated factors, inclusive of the tooth characteristics (age, gender and tooth type) and iatrogenic risk factors (history of root canal treatment, restoration and post).Results
A total of 359 teeth were included in the study. The prevalence of VRF on a tooth basis was 18.7%. The result showed that age of more than 50 years (adjusted OR?=?3.20, 95% CI: 1.81-5.64, p?ConclusionAge and tooth type are significant clinical associated factors of VRF. In the presence of these factors as well as predominant diagnostic factors, clinical practitioners should be aware of the possible diagnosis of VRFs.
SUBMITTER: Hsiao LT
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7305451 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Hsiao Li-Ting LT Ho Jung-Chun JC Huang Chiung-Fang CF Hung Wei-Chiang WC Chang Chun-Wei CW
Journal of dental sciences 20191023 2
<h4>Background/purpose</h4>Early diagnosis of vertical root fracture (VRF) has been a great challenge. Since there is no single specific etiology identified, prevention of VRFs in endodontically treated teeth is quite difficult. The study aimed to evaluate the clinical associated factors of VRFs.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A retrospective observational study of medical charts was conducted in the Department of Endodontics of Taipei Medical University Hospital in Taiwan from January 2012 to Jul ...[more]