Apical periodontitis (AP) is a common dental problem and can be treated by root canal treatment (RoCT) or extraction. The aim of this survey for to explore patients’ preferences for management of a tooth affected by AP, when considering its retention via RoCT, its extraction without replacement, or its replacement with an implant supported crown [read the full story…]
Despite improvements in oral health in many countries early childhood caries (ECC) remains the most common reason for hospital admissions for paediatric patients. Children with ECC have a lower oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The aim of this study was to see whether dental treatment of young Auckland children under GA improved oral-health-related quality of [read the full story…]
