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Evidence-Based Dentistry: Systematic Reviews
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Endodontics

The following systematic reviews are available for the topic endodontics. Links to summaries of the systematic reviews are provided if available. These summaries are not developed by the ADA. In some cases, links are provided to the full-text copy of systematic reviews published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

A systematic review of in vivo retrograde obturation materials.
Theodosopoulou JN, Niederman R. J Endod 2005; 31(5): 341-349.

A systematic review of in vivo retrograde obturation materials.
Niederman R, Theodosopoulou JN. Int Endod J 2003; 36(9): 577-85.

Antibiotic use for irreversible pulpitis.
Keenan JV, Farman AG, Fedorowicz Z, Newton JT. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2): CD004969.

Determining the optimal obturation length: a meta–analysis of literature.
Schaeffer MA, White RR, Walton RE. J Endod 2005; 31(4): 271-4.

Effectiveness of single– versus multiple–visit endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: a systematic review and meta–analysis.
Sathorn C, Parashos P, Messer HH. Int Endod J 2005; 38(6): 347-55.

Emergency management of acute apical abscesses in the permanent dentition: a systematic review of the literature.
Matthews DC, Sutherland S, Basrani B. J Can Dent Assoc 2003; 69(10): 660.

Emergency management of acute apical periodontitis in the permanent dentition: a systematic review of the literature.
Sutherland S, Matthews DC. J Can Dent Assoc 2003; 69(3): 160.

Evidence-based assessment: evaluation of the formocresol versus ferric sulfate primary molar pulpotomy.
Loh A, O'Hoy P, Tran X, Charles R, Hughes A, Kubo K, Messer LB. Pediatr Dent 2004; 26(5): 401-9.

Levels of evidence for the outcome of endodontic retreatment.
Paik S, Sechrist C, Torabinejad M. J Endod 2004; 30(11): 745-50.

Levels of evidence for the outcome of endodontic surgery.
Mead C, Javidan-Nejad S, Mego ME, Nash B, Torabinejad M. J Endod 2005; 31(1): 19-24.

Meta analysis of the treatment-related factors of external apical root resorption.
Segal GR, Schiffman PH, Tuncay OC. Orthod Craniofac Res 2004; 7(2): 71-8.

Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth.
Nadin G, Goel BR, Yeung CA, Glenny AM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003;(1): CD003220.

The outcome of endodontic resurgery: a systematic review.
Peterson J, Gutmann JL. Int Endod J 2001; 34(3): 169-75.

The restoration of endodontically treated, single-rooted teeth with cast or direct posts and cores: a systematic review.
Heydecke G, Peters MC. J Prosthet Dent 2002; 87(4): 380-6.

Evaluation of the formocresol versus mineral trioxide aggregate primary molar pulpotomy: a meta-analysis.
L. Peng, L. Ye, H. Tan and X. Zhou. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006. 102(6): p. e40-4.

Antibacterial efficacy of calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
C. Sathorn, P. Parashos and H. Messer. Int Endod J. 2007. 40(1): p. 2-10.

Formation of a hard tissue barrier after pulp cappings in humans. A systematic review.
H. Olsson, K. Petersson and M. Rohlin. Int Endod J. 2006. 39(6): p. 429-42.

Multiple idiopathic cervical root resorption: systematic review and report of four cases.
H. Liang, E. J. Burkes and N. L. Frederiksen. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2003. 32(3): p. 150-5.

Success rate of endodontic treatment of teeth with vital and nonvital pulps. A meta-analysis.
K. Kojima, K. Inamoto, K. Nagamatsu, A. Hara, K. Nakata, I. Morita, H. Nakagaki and H. Nakamura. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2004. 97(1): p. 95-9.

Outcome of root canal obturation by warm gutta-percha versus cold lateral condensation: a meta-analysis.
L. Peng, L. Ye, H. Tan and X. Zhou. J Endod. 2007. 33(2): p. 106-9.

Effect of smear layer on sealing ability of canal obturation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
A. Shahravan, A. A. Haghdoost, A. Adl, H. Rahimi and F. Shadifar. J Endod. 2007. 33(2): p. 96-105.

Root canal posts for the restoration of root filled teeth.
M. Bolla, M. Muller-Bolla, C. Borg, L. Lupi-Pegurier, O. Laplanche and E. Leforestier. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007(1): p. CD004623.

Outcome of secondary root canal treatment - Systematic review of the literature.
Y. L. Ng, V. Mann and K. Gulabivala. Int Endod J. 2007. 40(5): p. 405.

Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality.
H. Miyashita, H. Worthington, A. Qualtrough and A. Plasschaert. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007; CD004484.

Surgical versus non-surgical endodontic re-treatment for periradicular lesions.
Del Fabbro M, Taschieri S, Testori T, Francetti L, Weinstein RL. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007 Jul 18;(3): CD005511.

Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth.
Figini, Lodi, Gorni and Gagliani. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007 Oct 17;(4): CD005296.

Outcome of primary root canal treatment: systematic review of the literature - Part 1. Effects of study characteristics on probability of success.
Figini L, Lodi G, Gorni F, Gagliani M. Int Endod J 2007 Dec;40(12):921-39.

A review of factors influencing treatment planning decisions of single-tooth implants versus preserving natural teeth with nonsurgical endodontic therapy.
Iqbal MK, Kim S. J Endod 2008;34(5):519-29.

Outcome of primary root canal treatment: systematic review of the literature -- Part 2. Influence of clinical factors.
Ng YL, Mann V, Rahbaran S, Lewsey J, Gulabivala K. Int Endod J 2008;41(1):6-31.

Mineral trioxide aggregate material use in endodontic treatment: a review of the literature.
Roberts HW, Toth JM, Berzins DW, Charlton DG. Dent Mater 2008;24(2):149-64.

The prevalence of postoperative pain and flare-up in single- and multiple-visit endodontic treatment: a systematic review.
Sathorn C, Parashos P, Messer H. Int Endod J 2008;41(2):91-9.

 

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