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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">343</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41222</article-id>
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      <article-categories>
        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Dentistry</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Comparison of Single-Visit Versus Multiple-Visit Endodontic Procedures&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alghamdi</surname>
            <given-names>Nahla Manie</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Bakawwasah</surname>
            <given-names>Mousa Ibrahim</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshehri</surname>
            <given-names>Saleh Salem</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Bosaleh</surname>
            <given-names>Alaa Hussin</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Ghazwi</surname>
            <given-names>Maryam Ali</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alsaif</surname>
            <given-names>Ali Hussain</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>24</day>
        <month>12</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
      <fpage>814</fpage>
      <lpage>820</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>The comparison between single-visit and multiple-visit endodontic procedures is a critical topic in modern dentistry, focusing on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. Single-visit treatments consolidate the cleaning, shaping, and obturation steps into one appointment, appealing to patients and clinicians seeking efficiency and convenience. This approach reduces treatment time and associated costs, often achieving success rates comparable to those of multiple-visit procedures. However, concerns about postoperative pain and procedural complications, such as debris extrusion or inadequate obturation, are notable considerations. Multiple-visit endodontics, characterized by the use of intracanal medicaments between appointments, offers the advantage of enhanced microbial control and healing, particularly in cases with severe infections or complex anatomical challenges. Despite the potential for superior outcomes in certain scenarios, this approach requires additional appointments, which can increase costs and inconvenience for patients. Temporary restorations and the risk of reinfection during the interappointment period further complicate treatment. Postoperative pain and patient satisfaction are pivotal in determining the preferred approach. While single-visit procedures may result in immediate discomfort, the absence of interappointment pain and reduced logistical burdens often lead to higher patient satisfaction. Advances in technology, such as rotary instruments and enhanced irrigation systems, have improved the efficiency and efficacy of both approaches, narrowing the gap in microbial reduction and clinical success. The economic and practical implications of single-visit and multiple-visit treatments vary, with each approach offering unique benefits. The choice often depends on patient-specific factors, clinical judgment, and the complexity of the case. A thorough understanding of the merits and limitations of each method allows for tailored decision-making to optimize outcomes and meet patient expectations. Both approaches contribute to successful root canal therapy, highlighting the importance of individualized care in endodontic practice.&#13;
</p>
      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Single-visit endodontics</kwd>
        <kwd> multiple-visit endodontics</kwd>
        <kwd> postoperative pain</kwd>
        <kwd> microbial control</kwd>
        <kwd> patient satisfaction</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
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