title: Should we or shouldn't we treat condensing osteitis with root canal therapy?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Cleveland.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Tyler
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Donne
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schmutz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy