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Bone Mineralisation in Evaluation of Chronic Periapical Changes

J. Leušić
Vera Njemirovskij

Abstract

The aim of the study was radiodensitometric avaluation of cronic periapical changes with densitometric measurements. The material comprised 60 teeth with chronic apical periodontitis, 30 male - 30 female, age ranked from 20 - 65 years. During preparation the canals were lubricated with 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite solution and filled with gutta-percha points and AH PLUS. Before treatment and after one year lesions in hard tissues of the periapical area were detected on radiograms and radiodensitometry. Bone radiodensitometry measured with “TROPHY-RWGUI” DIGITAL X-RAY- system, ranged from 0-256. Before endodontic treatment bone density was 105.1 ± 28.5 and after treatment different values were measured. Control radiograms and radiodensitometry were done after one year and showed increased mineralisation changes in the periapical area. The results were statistically significant. After one year of therapy average bone density was 139.2 ± 39.4; p < 0.0001. Following adequate endodontic treatment radiodensitometric measurements proved to be useful in evaluation of chronic periapical changes.

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Hrčak ID:

3437

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/3437

Publication date:

15.9.2003.

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