All published articles of this journal are available on ScienceDirect.

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Prevalence of Root Canal Treatment for First Permanent Molars among Children:A Cross-sectional Study

The Open Dentistry Journal 27 December 2024 RESEARCH ARTICLE DOI: 10.2174/0118742106361045241212061340

Abstract

Objective

The First Permanent Molar (FPM) is the tooth most susceptible to caries. Various treatment modalities are available for the management of deep carious lesions, with root canal therapy (RCT). However, the literature is lacking data regarding the prevalence of RCT in FPM. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of RCT in FPM among children aged 9-18 years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Children aged 9-18 years who underwent RCT in three major treatment centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between September, 2010 and June, 2019, were included in the study. A data collection form was developed to extract information from the electronic records of the patients, including demographic data and details related to the root canal-treated teeth.

Results

The prevalence of RCT in FPM was 3% (811/27,414) with a mean age of 14.00±2.36. The male-to- female ratio was 1:1.74. Mandibular FPM was more frequently treated with RCT compared to the maxillary FPM, and the most commonly treated teeth were lower-left FPM (36.3%). The majority of patients (79.3%) had one treated FPM.

Conclusion

This study provides baseline data on RCT prevalence in FPMs among children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The findings highlight a prevalence rate of 3%, suggesting an early onset of dental disease during childhood.

Keywords: First permanent molars, Prevalence, Pulp therapy, Root canal treatment.
Fulltext HTML PDF
1800
1801
1802
1803
1804