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Non-surgical endodontic management for the medically complex - hints and tips for the general dental practitioner

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The management of patients with additional medical complexities is challenging and can cause apprehension when considering if dental treatment is able to be provided in primary care. Non-surgical endodontic treatment is generally a low-risk procedure for many patient cohorts. This paper describes commonly seen medical conditions, the impact on bleeding and infection, and where extraction would preferably be avoided. It explores the risk assessment of these conditions and provides 'hints and tips' for the provision of endodontic treatment, allowing for the safe and effective provision of dental care, in the appropriate setting, by the appropriate specialty.

Source: BDJ

DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-8561-2

Authors: Kathryn Finn, Dariusz Kasperek, Sanaa Aljamani, Charlotte Wilson-Dewhurst

Institutions: University of Liverpool, University of Jordan, Jordan University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,190