Acute apical abscess Digestive System
Conditions
Interventions
1. On arrival at the clinic, patients will be asked if they wish to participate in the study. Patients will be advised they are free to consent, or not to join the study, and that a refusal will have
Sponsors
South West London Urgent Dental Care (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients of either gender who have acute apical abscess as diagnosed by a dentist
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children aged under 16 2. Where the reason for attendance (which is sent from the call triage service) is definitely not endodontic in origin 3. Where the patient is unable to speak a reasonable level of English 4. When there is insufficient time prior to the patient’s consultation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Results will be analysed by a statistician. They will show the level of reduction (or increase) in pain as defined by PQAS. We shall record pulpal diagnosis (necrotic, previous treatment, previously initiated treatment) and which patients have had drainage established, which patients have had drainage established and an antibiotic, and which have had antibiotics only. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We shall also record drop out rates. Comparison will be made to other studies, often done under more 'ideal' circumstances. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed