@article{article_464580, title={Retrospective Evaluation of Root End Resection without Retrograde Filling}, journal={Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences}, volume={8}, pages={98–102}, year={2018}, author={Göçmen, Gökhan and Özkan, Yaşar}, keywords={Root end resection,retrograde filling,periradicular inflammation}, abstract={<p>Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the outcomes </p> <p>of cases completed without retrograde filling following root end resection </p> <p>made for periapical pathology. </p> <p>Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. The primary predictor </p> <p>variables included gender, age (>45 vs <45 years), and localization (maxilla, </p> <p>mandible, anterior, and posterior). The primary outcome variable was </p> <p>radiological assessment (success vs failure). Data were analyzed by chisquare </p> <p>test and descriptive statistics (p<0.05). </p> <p>Results: A total of 56 (21 males and 35 females) patients were included </p> <p>in the study. Overall, 37 (66%) patients were successful, whereas 19 (34%) </p> <p>failed. Gender, age, and localization did not significantly affect the outcomes. </p> <p>There were significantly less successful outcomes in the posterior </p> <p>dentition (p<0.05). </p> <p>Conclusion: It cannot be reported that retrograde filling after root end resection </p> <p>is unnecessary; however, successful outcomes might be obtained </p> <p>without retrograde filling. </p>}, number={2}, publisher={Marmara University}