Association of pain in relation to root canal treated tooth and incomplete obturation- retrospective study

Abstract

The retrospective study was conducted among patients visiting an institution in Chennai. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association of pain in relation to root canal treated teeth with incomplete obturation. The patients were assessed using the patient records from the university. Patients who reported with pain following root canal treatment were selected for the study . The etiology of pain post-endodontic treatment was evaluated. The prevalence of incomplete obturation as a radiographic finding  was recorded to determine its association with the post-endodontic pain. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. The association of pain and no pain in the root canal treated tooth with incomplete obturation was found to have no significant difference [Pearson Chi- Square 0.087]. Considering the influence of age on the association with pain showed no or negligible relationship (Value – 0.375). Considering the influence of tooth on the association with pain showed positive relationship (Value – 0.005). Considering the influence of gender on the association with pain showed no or negligible relationship (value – 0.187). Hence an association of pain in root canal treated teeth with incomplete obturation was not established. However, prevalence of pain was higher in incompletely obturated lower posterior teeth followed by upper posterior teeth. Incidence of pain in relation to root canal treated teeth with incomplete obturation was higher in females among age groups 19 to 35 years .