Study Reveals Higher Prevalence of Periapical Radiolucent Lesions in Endodontically Treated Teeth with Intra-radicular Posts

Posted: January 7, 2025
A recent study investigated the link between intra-radicular posts (IRPs) and periapical radiolucent lesions (PRLs) in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) using CBCT imaging. The study found that ETT with IRPs exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of PRLs, with post presence being a significant predictor. Clinicians are advised to carefully consider the risks and benefits of using IRPs in ETT restoration based on these findings.

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