Patient Satisfaction and Long-Term Outcomes: A 7- to 9-Year Prospective Cohort Study of Root Canal Treatment in the Swedish Public Dental Service

作者：Wigsten E, Afkhami A, Afewerki H, Levinsson A, EndoReCo, Kvist T · 发表于：International endodontic journal · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1111/iej.70018 · 研究领域：endodontics、general dental care、pain intensity、patient‐centred care、questionnaire、root canal therapy

AIM: This prospective follow-up study aimed to assess patient satisfaction with root canal treatment (RCT) 7-9 years after initiation in a general dental practice setting. METHOD: A study population of 243 patients initiated RCT at 20 public dental clinics in the Västra Götaland Region, Sweden. One to 3 years later, 159 patients (67.4%) responded to an 8-item questionnaire assessing patient satisfaction with RCT and treatment results. The questionnaire was sent out again 7-9 years after treatment initiation. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used to compare respondents and non-respondents, tooth groups and comparison over time. RESULTS: A total of 156 patients (72.2%) responded to the 7-9 years' questionnaire; 82 women (52.6%) and 74 men (47.4%) with a mean age of 59.3 years (SD = ±15.3). Non-respondents were significantly younger (p < 0.001). The majority of RCTs were reported as completed with a root filling (n = 102, 65.4%), although significantly fewer molars were completed (n = 43, 56.6%; p < 0.001). Sixty-six patients (63.5%) reported no current pain, while most of those reporting pain described it as mild (n = 30, 90.9%). More than half of the root filled incisors were associated with current pain (n = 15, 57.7%; p < 0.009). A total of 111 patients (76.0%) recalled the procedure as painful. Chewing ability received the highest satisfaction rating (mean = 1.3). The majority of patients reported they would choose RCT again (n = 114, 77.0%). Among the 17 who an...