JDSE
Journal of Dental Sciences and Education

The Journal of Dental Sciences and Education deals with General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral diagnosis and DentomaxilloFacial Radiology, Endodontics, Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Implantology, Dental Education and other dentistry fields and accepts articles on these topics. Journal of Dental Science and Education publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, editorial commentaries, letters to the editor, educational articles, and conference/meeting announcements.

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Success rate of apical resection: a retrospective evaluation of associated factors
Abstract
Aims: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term success rate of apical resection procedures and to explore factors potentially associated with treatment outcomes under routine clinical conditions.
Methods: Clinical records of patients who underwent apical resection at a single academic center between January 2015 and January 2025 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic variables, tooth characteristics, root-end filling materials, and operator type were recorded. Treatment outcome was assessed based on the absence of clinical symptoms and radiographic reduction in periapical lesion size. Preoperative and follow-up periapical radiographs were calibrated and analyzed using ImageJ software. Statistical analyses included chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and Mann–Whitney U tests, and variables showing potential associations were further explored.
Results: A total of 357 apical resection cases were included, with a mean follow-up period of 72 months (range: 18–120 months). Successful healing was observed in the majority of cases. Differences in outcomes were observed according to root-end filling material and operator type, whereas no apparent associations were noted with patient sex, age, or jaw location.
Conclusion: Within the limitations of this retrospective study, apical resection demonstrated a satisfactory long-term outcome under routine clinical conditions. Treatment outcomes appeared to be influenced by procedural and operator-related factors, underscoring the importance of appropriate material selection and surgical expertise in apical surgery.

Keywords : Apical surgery, root canal treatment, retrospective evaluation

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Article available in :
Volume 4, Issue 2, 2026
Page : 51-55
https://doi.org/10.51271/JDSE-0077
Article Information
Received : 05 Oca 2026
Accepted : 22 May 2026
Published : 25 May 2026
Corresponding Author :

Neslihan Yılmaz Çırakoğlu: Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Karabük University, Karabük, Turkiye

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Citation : Yılmaz Çırakoğlu N, Lölek M. Success rate of apical resection: a retrospective evaluation of associated factors. J Dent Sci Educ. 2026;4(2):51-55.

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