The radicular cysts may heal after endodontic treatment?
Abstract
The etiology of apical periodontitis and its different clinical manifestations are already well versed, but the treatment of radicular cysts is still a controversial
subject in Dentistry. The e aim of this study is to perform a critical analysis based on literature regarding treatment of radicular cysts, seeking evidence
demonstrating that the radicular cysts can be eliminated after endodontic treatment. The cysts can be divided in: Apical Pocket Cysts and true cysts. Apical
pocket cysts respond to endodontic treatment, while true cysts can only be treated by periradicular surgery. It can be concluded that since the microbial agent is responsible for the apical periodontitis, the majority of these lesions, including cysts.
subject in Dentistry. The e aim of this study is to perform a critical analysis based on literature regarding treatment of radicular cysts, seeking evidence
demonstrating that the radicular cysts can be eliminated after endodontic treatment. The cysts can be divided in: Apical Pocket Cysts and true cysts. Apical
pocket cysts respond to endodontic treatment, while true cysts can only be treated by periradicular surgery. It can be concluded that since the microbial agent is responsible for the apical periodontitis, the majority of these lesions, including cysts.
Keywords
Cistos perirradiculares; tratamento endodôntico; Cisto verdadeiro; Cisto em bolsa.
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