Table 1 Operating time in minutes for single-visit nonsurgical endodontic treatment under general anesthesia (GA) related to the dental factors
Factors | N (%) | Time (mean±SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Reason for endodontic treatment | |||
Caries | 141 (71.2) | 60.3±26. 7 | 0.65 |
Others | 57 (28.8) | 56.6±18.7 | |
Pulpal condition | |||
Nonvital | 135 (68.2) | 59.4±23.4 | 0.54 |
Vital | 63 (31.8) | 58.9±27.4 | |
Tooth type | |||
Anterior | 80 (40.4) | 42.2±12.2 | < 0.001 |
Premolar | 43 (21.7) | 51.5±19.3 | |
Molar | 75 (37.9) | 81.9±19.5 | |
Canal filling length | |||
Acceptable | 190 (96.0) | 58.0±23.8 | 0.01 |
Unacceptable | 8 (4.0) | 87.9±29.4 | |
Canal filling density | |||
Acceptable | 194 (98.0) | 58.6±24.3 | 0.01 |
Unacceptable | 4 (2.0) | 92.5±20.2 | |