Single Visit versus Multiple Visit Root Canal Therapy 17International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, September-December 2008;1(1):17-24 Review of literature Single Visit versus Multiple Visit Root Canal Therapy

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine clinical success rate of single visit verses multiple visit root canal treatment in cariously exposed vital primary molars. Material & methods: 40 children in age group of 4 to 7 years were divided equally into two treatment groups and recall visits were carried out after one week, one month and three months and six months. Results: Statistically no significant difference was found. Conclusion: Multiple visit and single visit root canal treatment demonstrated almost equal success but most important aspect for success in pulpectomy cases is the indication of each case and then its subsequent treatment, be it multiple or single visit root canal treatment