Oral Health and Dental Management

Endodontic problem and failure: How to anticipate, evaluate and prevent them

International Conference and Exhibition on Dentistry

March 18-20, 2015 Dubai, UAE

Hussien Alattas

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Oral Health Dent Manag

Abstract:

Even with all the advances in endodontic research, materials and techniques, endodontic procedures remain one of the most common sources of malpractice claims. Some of the more common claim allegations include: ? failure to diagnose the need for endodontic treatment, including failure to evaluate radiographically and failure to per form appropriate tests; ? failure to refer to an endodontist for treatment, either initially or after difficulties were encountered; ? incorrect performance of the procedure, including failure to treat all canals, obturation that is unacceptably long, short or poorly condensed, and perforations of the root or pulp chamber; ? failure to take reasonable precautions (usually failure to use a rubber dam); and ? failure to inform the patient of a separated instrument left in the canal Quick recognition and good judgment can reduce the chance of a malpractice claim arising from an endodontic complication. Be objective about your ability to manage these complications and keep your patient?s best interests in mind.