Should we or shouldn't we treat condensing osteitis with root canal therapy?
The intent of this article is to review with the dental clinician the literature concerning a lesion labeled condensing osteitis. A radiographic and histologic picture is presented along with etiology and diagnosis. A conclusion is drawn from the available literature to treat these lesions with endodontic therapy.
Wallace
J A
JA
Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Cleveland.
Tyler
C J
CJ
Donne
D D
DD
Schmutz
J
J
D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy