Successful single-visit endodontics during Operation Desert Shield

Abstract

This article reports on the incidence of success following single-visit endodontic therapy. Non-surgical endodontic therapy was performed on 210 teeth in 167 patients who were rapidly deployed during the initial stages of Operation Desert Shield. Upon their return, 97 patients were recalled for follow-up evaluation. This study evaluated 102 teeth. The recall rate was 58% with a success rate of 89%.