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{"title":"Impact of using bitewing radiographs alone or in combination with clinical information on treatment decisions.","authors":"Gabriele Soares Maydana, Vitor Henrique Digmayer Romero, Cacia Signori, Juliana Lays Stolfo Uehara, Françoise Hélène van de Sande, Maximiliano Sérgio Cenci, Anelise Fernandes Montagner","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246005","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The combination of different methods has been advocated to increase sensitivity in detecting secondary caries lesions. This cross-sectional study compared the detection of caries lesions around posterior restorations and treatment decisions using bitewing radiographs alone or in combination with clinical information from patient records. The radiographs (n = 212) were randomly distributed into two sequences for assessment across two phases, with a wash-out period of two weeks. In the first phase (X-ray group), the radiographic images were evaluated without clinical information; in the second phase (X-ray/CARS group), the radiographic images were assessed in conjunction with the CARS score (Caries Associated with Restorations or Sealants) and lesion activity. A radiographic classification system for carious lesions around restorations was adapted to classify the bitewing radiographs included in this study. Evaluations were conducted in consensus by a panel of specialists, focusing on the detection of caries around restorations and subsequent treatment decisions. A chi-squared test was used to compare treatment decisions between the groups, and Cohen's kappa coefficient was employed to assess the agreement of scores. The results showed a significant difference in the distribution of decisions regarding the need for restorative intervention between the groups (p < 0.001), with the X-ray/CARS group leading to more decisions favoring restorative intervention. There was a moderate to good agreement of scores (κ = 0.749). The combination of clinical and radiographic information was found to influence the treatment decision-making process by increasing the likelihood of opting for restorative intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246005"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the bonding strength of conventional, anatomized, adjustable, and CAD/CAM milled fiberglass posts in weakened endodontically treated roots.","authors":"Fillipe Mendes Silva, Pedro Henrique Soares Aguiar, Helena Cristina de Assis, Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê, Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves, Ricardo Gariba Silva, Antonio Miranda Cruz-Filho","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246103","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the bond strength (BS) of conventional, anatomized, adjustable, and CAD/CAM fiberglass post systems. Forty maxillary canine roots were weakened, endodontically treated, and divided into four groups (n=10). A slice from each of the three sections (cervical, middle, apical) of the root canal was subjected to the push-out test and the failure pattern was subsequently analyzed. The most apical slice was subjected to analysis of the cementation line thickness by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data regarding the BS and cementation line thickness were subjected to the Shapiro-Wilk normality test followed by the variance and Tukey tests. Data failure patterns were expressed as a percentage and submitted to the chi-square test. Conventional fiberglass posts had the lowest BD compared to the other fiberglass posts (p<0.05). All fiberglass posts exhibited a higher percentage of adhesive failures to dentin. The SEM demonstrated a thicker cementation line for the conventional post compared to the other groups (p<0.05), as well as gaps and voids in the cementing material. The anatomized, adjustable, and CAD/CAM milled fiberglass post systems demonstrated a superior BS and adaptation to the root dentin compared to the conventional fiberglass post.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654010/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity of Endodontic Enterococcus faecalis from Brazil with a High Occurrence of the ST 397 Clone.","authors":"Renata Ximenes Lins, Fernanda Santos Freitas, Ana Carolina Paulo Vicente","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246104","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enterococcus faecalis is a common cause of nosocomial infections and is frequently associated with endodontic infections. However, there is a scarcity of studies addressing the genetic characterization of E. faecalis lineages most commonly associated with root canals. The aim of this study was to assess the genetic relatedness of E. faecalis strains from primary endodontic infections in Southeast Brazil, test the hypothesis of clones infecting unrelated individuals, and examine the antimicrobial resistance profile. The genetic relationship of 32 endodontic E. faecalis isolates was investigated using multilocus sequence typing (MLST). These isolates were collected from unrelated patients with primary endodontic infections treated in Brazil between 2010 and 2023. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disk diffusion method in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. Twelve sequence types (STs) were detected, of which eight STs contained only a single strain. Clones of ST 30, ST 40, ST 97, and ST 397 were identified, with a notably high frequency of ST 397 (15/32). Susceptibility to the antimicrobial agents tested varied, with the highest resistance rates observed for clindamycin (100%), tetracycline (34.4%), azithromycin (31.2%), and ciprofloxacin (19.2%). One isolate was found to be multidrug-resistant. MLST analysis of endodontic E. faecalis revealed clones infecting different individuals in various cities over a span of up to 10 years, with a high occurrence of ST 397. Therefore, there appears to be a predominant E. faecalis lineage associated with endodontic infections in Southeast Brazil. These findings, together with existing literature, raise concerns that certain lineages may be specialized in causing endodontic infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11653992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative finite element analyses of stress exerted on the dentin by intraradicular posts.","authors":"Erica Feleti Lorençon Dettogne, Kênia Maria Pereira Soares de Toubes, Luis Fernando Dos Santos Alves Morgan, Paulo Isaías Seraidarian, Lucas Moreira Maia, Frank Ferreira Silveira","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246083","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The amount of residual dentin thickness and tooth position in the dental arch is crucial to determine whether an intraradicular post should be used. This study aimed to compare stress distribution on the root dentin of an endodontically treated tooth rehabilitated with CAD/CAM milled glass fiber posts (MP), cast metal posts (CMP), or prefabricated posts (PP) with or without ferrule support, using the finite element method.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A human upper central incisor was selected, scanned, and treated endodontically. The canal was then prepared for post-placement and scanned again for the fabrication of digital posts. The geometries of MP and CMP were based on the measurements made by digital scanning of the root canal. In contrast, the geometry of PP was determined by technical drawings provided by the manufacturer, taking into account the post-space preparation and the cement. Six digital models were established: MP1 with ferrule support, MP2 without ferrule support; CMP1 with ferrule support, CMP2 without ferrule support; PP1 with ferrule support, and PP2 without ferrule support. The simulation was performed using the finite element method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Oblique forces were identified as more relevant to the metallic element compared to vertical forces. The presence of a ferrule was considered a protective factor for the remaining tooth structure. When the ferrule was absent, stresses were more evenly distributed in MP compared to CMP and PP. Posts with a higher modulus of elasticity were associated with higher and unequal stresses in the root dentin, which could predispose the tooth to fractures.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>As for the restoration set as a whole, it can be concluded that stress distribution on the root dentin was more evenly distributed on the milled post than on the other posts when a ferrule was absent, and the oblique forces were more detrimental to the tooth structure than vertical forces and that ferrule support was a protective factor for the remaining tooth structure.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The results of the study provide valuable information on how different types of intraradicular posts and the presence of a ferrule affect the stress distribution in dentin. In the absence of a ferrule, milled and customized computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) glass fiber posts can exhibit better fracture resistance and adhesion strength than prefabricated fiberglass posts and metal posts.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246083"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654013/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive study on MDP effects: Microshear bond strength and fatigue resistance in 4YSZ ceramics.","authors":"Lucas Saldanha da Rosa, Luiza Freitas Brum Souza, Gratcheva Falcão Chiapinotto, Telma de Souza Pires, Amanda Maria de Oliveira Dal Piva, Cornelis Johannes Kleverlaan, Gabriel Kalil Rocha Pereira","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246091","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study is to assess the presence of MDP at various stages of the bonding procedure, enhance the adhesive and mechanical behavior of cemented zirconia ceramics. Fifty ceramic slices (15 × 15 × 2 mm) and 48 discs (Ø= 10 mm, 1 mm thickness) were prepared, sintered, air-abraded with aluminum oxide, and allocated considering: 1) microshear bond strength (µSBS) between ceramic slices and luting agent cylinders (height= 1 mm, Ø= 1.2 mm); 2) fatigue behavior, ceramic discs paired and bonded onto fiber-epoxy resin discs (Ø= 10 mm, 2.5 mm thickness), and then mechanically tested (cyclic loading, starting at 400N, with increments of 100N, until failure). Four experimental groups were defined: Universal Primer (MDP primer+non-MDP resin cement - RC), Universal Adhesive (MDP adhesive+non-MDP RC), Cement (no primer+MDP RC), and Primer+Cement (MDP primer + MDP RC). For both outcomes, half of the specimens were tested after 24 hours, and half after aging. Bond strength data was analyzed via two-way ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc tests, while fatigue data went through Kaplan-Meier and Mantel-Cox post hoc tests. Regarding µSBS, aging impaired adhesion only for the Primer+Cement group (p<0.001). Universal Primer and Universal Adhesive showed the highest bond strength (p<0.05). Despite that, fatigue data indicates no significant differences (p>0.05). In conclusion, systems with MDP-containing components associated with non-MDP resin cement demonstrated enhanced adhesive capability for zirconia restorations. Nevertheless, no differences in terms of mechanical reinforcement were observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246091"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654019/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of argon plasma and dentin rehydration on bond strength of dental adhesives to etched dentin.","authors":"Daniela Bandeira Dos Santos, Vitaliano Gomes de Araújo Neto, Amanda Endres Willers, Carolina Bosso André, Marcelo Giannini","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246029","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effects of nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NAPP) application and dentin rehydration with water (REHY) on bond strength (BS) of adhesives. Three etch-and-rinse adhesives were tested: Scotchbond Multi-Purpose (SBM / water-based primer + adhesive resin), Gluma Bond Universal (GBU / single-bottle containing acetone as organic solvent) and Prime&Bond Universal (PBU / single-bottle containing propanol as organic solvent). Adhesives were applied: 1- to phosphoric acid-etched dentin (Control), 2- after NAPP application for 45 seconds to etched dentin or 3- after REHY with water (10 seconds) of plasma-treated etched dentin. BS was performed using human molars and microtensile test, in which specimens were tested after 24 hours or one year (n=6). BS data were analyzed by three-way mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni's test (α=0.05). The morphology of etched dentin (n=3) and the dentin-adhesive interfaces (n=3) were evaluated using SEM. NAPP and REHY did not increase the BS of GBU and PBU. The BS of SBM to etched dentin not treated with NAPP (Control) reduced significantly after one year. The PBU adhesive showed the highest bond strength to dentin when the adhesives tested were applied after REHY. Phosphoric acid demineralized dentin to a depth of 5 mm that allowed the adhesive penetration into the dentinal tubules, forming the resin tags. Interfacial structures were maintained after one year. Argon plasma treatment was not beneficial in increasing the dentin bond strength of adhesives to etched-dentin at 24 hours. However, rehydration after plasma application prevented the bond strength reduction for three-step adhesive after one year.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246029"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654011/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dimethyl sulfoxide affects the viability and mineralization activity of apical papilla cells in vitro.","authors":"Letícia Martins Santos, Danielle Yumi Shimabuko, Carla Renata Sipert","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246054","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is widely used as an adjuvant in dissolving insoluble compounds in an aqueous medium; however, it can induce significant molecular changes in cells. The possible damages may occur obeying a tissue-specific profile, and the effect on human apical papilla cells (hAPC) remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate DMSO effects on the viability and mineralization activity in hAPC cultures in vitro and to establish standards of maximum concentrations for its use in laboratory routines. hAPCs were cultured, plated, and maintained in media containing increasing concentrations of Dimethyl sulfoxide (0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 5%, and 10%) for 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 7 days. At each time point, the cells were subjected to the MTT assay. The Alizarin red S staining assay was performed to evaluate the osteo/odontogenic mineralization potential of hAPC DMSO-exposed (0.1%, 0.5%, and 1%) in the 21-day time-point. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post hoc test (p<0.05). In general, the 5% and 10% DMSO concentrations were shown to be cytotoxic for hAPC at all analyzed time points, and the hAPC DMSO-stimulated presented higher osteo/odontogenic mineralization potential. Therefore, the 5% and 10% DMSO concentrations should be avoided, and the mineralization activity assay should be carefully designed in order to avoid biases at in vitro assays using hAPC cultures.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246054"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654018/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a pre-enlargement on fracture incidence of reused reciprocating instruments: A clinical study.","authors":"Gustavo De-Deus, Guilherme Alves Palhares, Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal da Silva, Felipe Gonçalves Belladonna, Diogo da Silva Oliveira, Kilber Duarte Carvalho, Erick Miranda Souza, Marco Aurélio Versiani","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246147","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the impact of pre-enlarging the root canal using a size 25 K-file on the fracture incidence of three reciprocating instruments after multiple uses. After a glide path performed with a size 15 K-file, the instruments (Reciproc R25, Reciproc Blue R25, and WaveOne Gold Primary) were initially used in 936 root canals. Then, for the second and third uses (933 and 927, respectively), a pre-enlargement using a size 25 K-file at the working length was done. Periapical radiographs assessed fragment location and length, and chi-square tests compared observed and expected frequencies (α = 5%). The fracture incidence during reuse ranged from 0% to 0.64%. Reciproc did not fracture during reuse (P = 0.99), but experienced two fractures in the third use (P = 0.000). Reciproc Blue and WaveOne Gold each had one fracture during the second (P = 0.000) and third (P = 0.000) uses. Following a pre-enlargement using a size 25 K-file for the second and third uses in 1,860 canals, only 6 instruments fractured (0.32%), suggesting that this approach may prolong the lifespan of these instruments and serve as an alternative for their reuse with a reduced risk of fracture.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11653994/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Global mapping of randomized controlled trials in dentistry.","authors":"Mayara Colpo Prado, Lara Dotto, Bernardo Agostini, Rafael Sarkis-Onofre","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246233","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This meta-research sought to evaluate the conduct, reporting, and main characteristics of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in dentistry. A search was performed on PubMed for RCTs in dentistry indexed from 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2021. Two reviewers independently screened the studies for the presence of eligibility criteria. Only studies in English were considered. Journal and author data, subject, citation and publishing metrics, reporting, and details of study conduct were collected. A descriptive analysis of the data, a map depicting the number of RCTs per country, and a network graph of scientific collaboration among different countries were presented. We included 844 articles. The main research area was periodontics (16.35%). The highest number of RCTs was attributed to Brazil (16.59%). Authors from the USA established the most links with other countries. Most studies did not report the use of CONSORT (67.89%), the type of randomization (69.31%), or the mechanism used to implement the random allocation sequence (52.37%). However, most studies included \"randomized\" in the title (71.92%) and reported the method for generating a random allocation sequence (65.88%) and blinding (74.88%). RCTs are the basis for clinical decision-making. Our results provide a better view of current RCTs and identify areas that require improvement. Brazil was the country that produced the most RCTs, and the USA was the main collaborator. We emphasize the variability of reporting characteristics and study conduct.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654338/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Non-surgical endodontic retreatments in Brazil's public dental services: a 15-year nationwide register-based study.","authors":"Guibson da Silva Litaiff, Ricardo Barbosa Lima, Aluísio Eustáquio de Freitas Miranda-Filho, Paulo Nelson-Filho, Raquel Assed Bezerra da Silva, Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva","doi":"10.1590/0103-644020246004","DOIUrl":"10.1590/0103-644020246004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to analyze the provision of non-surgical endodontic retreatments in Brazil's public dental services from 2008 to 2022. A time series was outlined for this purpose. The annual numbers of non-surgical endodontic retreatments were retrieved from the Brazilian National Outpatient Information System and adjusted per 100,000 inhabitants to obtain the incidence between 2008 and 2022. Comparison of the incidence between types of teeth, temporal trend estimation, and evaluation of the COVID-19 pandemic-related impacts were conducted with a significance level of 5%. In this timeframe, 1,270,182 non-surgical endodontic retreatments were carried out. A higher incidence was observed among single-rooted teeth (328/100,000) when compared to double-rooted (183/100,000) and multi-rooted teeth (112/100,000) (p <0.05). The annual incidences showed a significantly decreasing trend over the last 15 years for all types of teeth (p <0.05), as well as demonstrated a highly correlated pattern of temporal variation (p <0.05). In addition, there was no influence on this outcome when removing the period between 2020 and 2022 (all temporal trends remained decreasing). However, the monthly incidence was significantly lower in the first, second, and third years after the COVID-19 pandemic onset (p <0.05). The provision of non-surgical endodontic retreatments in Brazil's public dental services has experienced a dramatic decline over the past 15 years, including after the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":101363,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian dental journal","volume":"35 ","pages":"e246004"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11653991/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142857338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}