Comparing the Frequency of Flare-Ups in Single vs Multiple Visit Non-Surgical Root Canal Therapy in Multi-Rooted Non Vital Teeth

Abstract

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p>
 <p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the study was to make a comparison between the frequencies of flare-ups occurring in single versus multiple visit non-surgical root canal therapy in multi-rooted teeth with pulpal necrosis.</p>
 <p><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> 360 patients with multiple-rooted Non-Vital Teeth between the ages of 20 and 60, from both genders, were selected and randomly assigned into two groups. In group A, patients underwent root canal treatment in single visit. In group B, patients underwent 2 visits for root canal treatment. On follow up, if patient complained of endodontic pain not controlled with medication with or without swelling within 24 to 48 hours postoperatively, then flare-up was noted.</p>
 <p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age recorded in group A was 41.90 ± 10.94 years whereas in group B, it was 41.21 ± 9.25 years. 148 (41.11%) were male and 212 (58.89%) were female with male to female ratio of 1:1.4. Frequency of flare-ups was 21 (11.67%) in single visit and in 05 (2.78%) patients in multiple visit non-surgical root canal therapy in multi-rooted teeth with pulpal necrosis with p-value of 0.001.</p>
 <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study concluded that frequency of flare-ups is lower after multiple visit non-surgical root canal therapy in multi-rooted teeth with pulpal necrosis as compared to single visit.</p>