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. 2013;42(1):80179163. doi: 10.1259/dmfr/80179163

Table 5. Distribution of apical periodontitis according to related tooth condition.

Condition All teeth (n) Teeth with apical periodontitis (n) Apical periodontitis prevalence (%)
Healthy 3419 6 0.2
Remaining root 62 19 30.7
Restored with no root filling 1689 20 1.2
Restored with adequate root filling 298 57 19.1
Restored with inadequate root filling (underfilled) 110 86 78.1
Restored with inadequate root filling (overfilled) 7 4 57.1
Total 5585 192 3.4