Role of incision and drainage

Incision and drainage (I&D) is the recommended treatment for swollen endodontic patients based on many years of experience. I&D is done to reduce swelling, relieve pressure and pain, and save the patient discomfort and the possibility of developing complications related to the endodontic condition. However, no prospective endodontic studies have determined the outcome of an I&D procedure in healthy patients. A randomized single-blind prospective study was done to compare the postoperative course of I&D with a drain in place to mock I&D with a mock drain in place after endodontic debridement in swollen emergency patients with symptomatic teeth and a diagnosis of pulpal necrosis.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research