[Minimal intervention in pulpal and periapical pathology].

Abstract

Root canal treatment has been shown to be a predictable procedure with a favourable outcome in the case of pulpitis and apical periodontitis. The most important outcome measure is retention of an asymptomatic and functional tooth. When teeth are lost after root canal treatment, this is often the result of fracture due to weakening. By preventing or postponing root canal treatment, the long-term prognosis of the tooth may be better. Minimal interventions in endodontics are vital pulp therapy (indirect pulp therapy and pulpotomy), postponing and monitoring, and partial revision.