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Table 2 Frequency of complications in the two groups

From: Influence of operator’s experience on complications of root canal treatment using contemporary techniques: a retrospective study

 

specialists

n = 401

residents

n = 458

p

Total Complications

32(8.0%)

72(15.7%)

0.001

Flare up

8(2.0%)

22(4.8%)

0.025

Ledge

16(4.0%)

37(8.1%)

0.013

Root canal transportation

1(0.2%)

5(1.1%)

0.139

Root perforation

1(0.2%)

4(0.9%)

0.230

Missed canal

2(0.5%)

5(1.1%)

0.335

Instrument separation

4(1.0%)

6(1.3%)

0.670

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