International Journal of Dentistry Research 2025; 10(2): 65-70 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2025.10208
Navigating Root Canal Therapy in an Aging Population: Anatomical, Clinical, and Systemic Perspectives
Pallavi1 , Sidakpreet Singh Bhalla2 , Aishwarya Arya3 , Divya Mishra4 , Vishnu S5 , Simran Virdy6
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College, Panchkula- 134118, Haryana, India
2. BDS, Clinician, Haryana, India
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Deoghar- 831012, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
4. MDS, Private practioner, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
5. MDS, Private practioner, Calicut, Kerala, India
6. MDS, Private practioner, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 4th May, 2025 / Revised: 1st January, 1970 / Accepted: 9th July, 2025 / Published : 31st July, 2025
As global life expectancy increases, the aging population is expanding, leading to a significant rise in dental care demands among geriatric patients. Root canal treatment (RCT) in elderly individuals poses unique challenges due to age-related anatomical, physiological, and systemic changes. This review explores the complexities associated with performing endodontic therapy in geriatric patients, including altered pulp chamber morphology, calcification, reduced salivary flow, comorbidities such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases, polypharmacy-related complications, and limited physical and cognitive abilities. It also discusses advancements in technology and treatment protocols that enable clinicians to deliver safe and effective RCT for elderly patients. Understanding these specific considerations is essential for achieving successful endodontic outcomes and improving the quality of life in the aging population.
Root canal therapy, Geriatric dentistry, Elderly patients, Endodontic challenges, Pulp calcification, Aging population.
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Pallavi, Bhalla SS, Arya A, Mishra D, Vishnu S, Virdy S. Navigating Root Canal Therapy in an Aging Population: Anatomical, Clinical, and Systemic Perspectives. Int J Dent Res 2025; 10(2):65-70. doi: 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10208
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