Quality of Root Canal Obturation Performed by Senior Undergraduate Dental Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Sundahnath Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Obturation ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mandibular Teeth

The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of canal obturation performed by undergraduate denal students at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Records of 200 endodontically treated teeth from patients who were visited by undergraduate students between month of November 2014 to May 2015. Periapical radiographs of all treated teeth were assessed in terms of canal obturation quality (adequate density and length). Forty-five percent of teeth fulfilled the criteria of an acceptable root canal obturation. Adequate length and density of root filling was found in 89% and 34% of teeth, respectively. There was a significant difference between maxillary and mandibular teeth regarding the length of root canal obturation. A significant difference was observed between molars and other tooth types. The frequency of root canals with an acceptable filling was significantly greater in the anterior teeth compared to premolars or molars. The technical quality of root canal treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was found to be less than ideal.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canal Obturation Performed by Senior Undergraduate Dental Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Sundahnath Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Obturation ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mandibular Teeth

The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of canal obturation performed by undergraduate denal students at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Records of 200 endodontically treated teeth from patients who were visited by undergraduate students between month of November 2014 to May 2015. Periapical radiographs of all treated teeth were assessed in terms of canal obturation quality (adequate density and length). Forty-five percent of teeth fulfilled the criteria of an acceptable root canal obturation. Adequate length and density of root filling was found in 89% and 34% of teeth, respectively. There was a significant difference between maxillary and mandibular teeth regarding the length of root canal obturation. A significant difference was observed between molars and other tooth types. The frequency of root canals with an acceptable filling was significantly greater in the anterior teeth compared to premolars or molars. The technical quality of root canal treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was found to be less than ideal.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Dental Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 324-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gul Celik Unal ◽  
Ayse Diljin Kececi ◽  
Bulem Ureyen Kaya ◽  
Ali Gurhan Tac
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Clinical Curriculum

ABSTRACTObjectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic quality of root canal fillings performed by first and second clinical year dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry in Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey. Methods: The technical quality of 833 root canal fillings was evaluated by three examiners according to the density of the filling and the distance between the end of the filling and the radiographic apex. A root canal with acceptable filling length and homogeneous root filling was defined as being good quality endodontic work (GQEW). A treated tooth was defined as having good quality endodontic work tooth (GQEW-T) when all its canals had a GQEW rating. Results: A Chi-square (χ2) test at the 0.05 significance level was used for the statistical analysis of the data. Of a total of 833 root canals, 662 (79.47%) root fillings were classed as GQEW. Two hundred fifty canals (73.4%) (135 teeth) treated by first clinical year dental students were defined as GQEW-T while 412 canals (204 teeth) (73.9%) treated by second clinical year dental students were defined as GQEW-T (P>.05). Most of the GQEW-T were defined in anterior teeth (90.1%), whereas the fewest were in molar teeth (46.6%) for both first and second clinical year dental students (P<.001). Conclusions: The quality of root canal fillings in anterior teeth performed by undergraduate dental students in Isparta, Turkey was satisfactory. However, to improve the success with molar teeth, education about newer techniques and instruments must be incorporated into the preclinical and clinical curriculum. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:324-330)

scholarly journals Technical Quality and Associated Iatrogenic Errors of Endodontic Treatments Performed in Extracted Anterior Single-Rooted Teeth by Preclinical Undergraduate Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Dervenis ◽  
Andreas Koutroulis ◽  
Georgios Chatzopoulos ◽  
Vasileios Kapralos
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Instrumentation

SUMMARYAim: To evaluate technical quality of root canal treatments performed in extracted anterior single-rooted teeth in an undergraduate dental clinic, and to record the associated iatrogenic errors.Material and Method: 287 root canal treatments performed by 114 preclinical undergraduate students in extracted anterior teeth at the Department of Endodontology were radiographically evaluated, based on the following parameters: access cavity dimensions and direction, root canal instrumentation, and root canal filling quality.Results: The access cavity was found of adequate dimensions in 28.9% and straight in direction in 71.1% of the material. Erroneous position, overextension of the access cavity and non-straight access were noted in 39.7 %, 21.6% and 28.9% of the cases, respectively. The frequency of ledged root canals was 10.1%, while 84.7% of the teeth had no instrumentation related iatrogenic errors. Regarding root canal filling, incomplete density apically and technical inadequacies in the middle and cervical thirds were observed in 76.3% and 82.3% of the cases. The percentage of flawless endodontic treatments was 3.1%.Conclusions: Most of the endodontic treatments evaluated were classified unacceptable. Inadequate root canal filling density in the middle and cervical third and ledge formation were the most common faults.

scholarly journals Influence of Preclinical Training on Root Canal Treatment Technical Quality and Confidence Level of Undergraduate Dental Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Reem M. Barakat ◽  
Manal Matoug-Elwerfelli ◽  
Rahaf A. Almohareb ◽  
Hanan A. Balto
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Preclinical Training

Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of exposure to additional preclinical endodontic training on undergraduate students’ technical quality of root canal treatment and overall confidence levels in endodontics. Methods. Technical quality of root canal treatment performed clinically by fifth-year undergraduate students was evaluated and divided into two groups: Group 1, teeth treated by students who had attended both a preclinical endodontic block course and an elective preclinical course. Group 2: teeth treated by students who had not attended the elective preclinical course. All students were also invited to participate in a survey to rate their undergraduate endodontic training and confidence levels performing endodontic treatment. Statistical analysis of data was performed using Person chi-square test, Fisher Freeman Halton exact test, and t-test. A p -value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. There was no significant difference between the two groups in overall obturation quality ( p = 0.619 ). However, more teeth treated by attendees were of adequate obturation length ( p = 0.015 ) and lacked procedural errors ( p = 0.004 ). Significantly more elective course attendees rated their undergraduate endodontic training as adequate ( p = 0.002 ), but there was no significant difference in the level of confidence between the attendees and the non-attendees. Conclusion. Within the limitations of this study, additional preclinical training showed minimal effect on overall quality of root canal treatment performed clinically by undergraduate students and did not enhance their confidence levels; however, it was associated with more satisfaction with their undergraduate endodontic education.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canals Performed by the Inaugural Class of Dental Students at Libyan International Medical University

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranya F. Elemam ◽  
Ziad Salim Abdul Majid ◽  
Matt Groesbeck ◽  
Álvaro F. Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Initial Procedure ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Significant Opportunity

Objective. The purpose of this study was to radiographically evaluate technical quality of root canal fillings performed by dental undergraduates at Libyan International Medical University in Libya.Methods. Root canal cases were treated at university dental clinic from the fall of 2012 to the fall of 2013 by the fourth and fifth year dental students. Students used step-back preparation and cold lateral compaction in the treatment. Radiographs were reviewed over a two-year period from initial procedure to final restoration. Radiographs were evaluated for adequacy or inadequacy by length, density, and taper. Length inadequacy was classified as short or overextended. Overall quality was considered “adequate” based on all three variables. Chi-square tested differences between teeth groupings and adequacy classification. Significantpvalue results were adjusted by Bonferroni correction.Results. Adequate length of root canal fillings were observed in roughly half of all samples (48.6%). Density was adequate in 75.8% of the samples. Taper was observed as adequate in 68.8%. Higher quality was evident in anterior teeth (plus premolars) versus molars (65.6% versus 43.3%, resp.;p<0.04).Conclusion. Overall quality of endodontic treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was adequate in 53.9% of the cases. Significant opportunity exists to improve the quality of root canals provided by dental students.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effects of a Bioceramic and Conventional Resin-Based Sealers on Postoperative Pain after Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2661
Author(s):  
Kiche Shim ◽  
Young-Eun Jang ◽  
Yemi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Group 2

Background: This clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of bioceramic sealer and resin-based sealer on the incidence and intensity of postoperative pain. Methods: Patients with anterior teeth or premolars requiring root canal treatment were assigned to group 1 (n = 51). Those with molars requiring treatment were assigned to group 2 (n = 57). In groups 1En and 2En, root canals were obturated with Endoseal MTA using the single-cone technique. In groups 1AH and 2AH, the sealer used was AH Plus with the continuous wave technique. On the day of canal filling, each patient was instructed to indicate their pain intensity over the 7 day postoperative period, at rest and, while biting, using a visual analog scale. Results: There was no significant difference in the incidence or intensity of postoperative pain between the Endoseal MTA and AH Plus groups during the 7 day postoperative period (p > 0.05). Less time was needed to seal the root canals with Endoseal MTA, especially in group 2 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Endoseal MTA and AH Plus had similar effects on the incidence and intensity of postoperative pain. The obturation time was shorter when using Endoseal MTA compared to AH Plus.

scholarly journals Prevalence evaluation of apical periodontitis and its relationship with endodontic and restorative treatment in a community in Southern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Machado Saporiti ◽  
Andressa Gomes ◽  
Melissa Feres Damian ◽  
Nadia De Souza Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The aim of this study was evaluate radiographically prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) and relate with demographic factors, quality of endodontic treatment and coronal restoration. Material and methods: Data were collected from dental records wich contained full-mouth radiographic series. In ETT, arch, dental group and presence of AP were evaluated. Quality of root canal filling, presence and quality of coronal restoration and type of restorative material were also collected. Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and Chi-square Test. Results: Of 70 patients included in the final sample, the majority were female (54.3%) and age ranged from 13 to 77 years (47.14 ± 13.18). Of 1,333 teeth evaluated, 73 (5.4%) had endodontic treatment, being the majority maxillary (74%) and anterior teeth (52.1%). Of teeth without endodontic treatment, 320 (25.4%) had AP. Failure rate was high (52.8%) and quality of root canal filling and coronal restoration were considered inadequate in majority cases (58.3% and 47.7%, respectively). Dental group had a statistically significant relationship with presence of AP in ETT, being more frequent in anterior teeth (p = 0.019). Conclusion: It was concluded that prevalence of AP in ETT was high and dental group was the factor that most influenced prevalence of AP in ETT.KeywordsApical periodontitis; Radiography; Root canal filling.

scholarly journals An audit of root canal filling quality performed by undergraduate pre-clinical dental students, Yemen

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mokhtar Saleh Al-Anesi ◽  
Mohammed M. AlKhawlani ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif ◽  
Abdulghani Ali Al-Basmi ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Human Teeth ◽  
Kappa Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Mandibular Teeth

Abstract Background Dental students are future dentists. Continuous assessment and improving of the educational curricula will ensure excellent academic performance of dental students and thus providing the community with the best treatment modalities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the root canal filling quality performed in extracted teeth by preclinical undergraduate Yemeni dental students. Methods Root canal treatment was performed by undergraduate preclinical dental students on 331 extracted human teeth including 741 roots. The teeth were then collected and evaluated radiographically based on three criteria of quality (length, density, and taper). Cohen’s Kappa test was used to assess the agreement between the examiners and Chi-squared test was used for the association between the study variables. The level of significant was set at α < 0.05. Results The results of the study revealed that the overall quality of roots canals fillings was poor. However, more than half of the study sample (53.4%) had adequate length, 13.1% had adequate density, and 14.2% had adequate taper. Anterior as well as single-rooted teeth had significantly better quality than posterior and multi-rooted teeth, respectively. The root canal fillings quality mandibular teeth was better than of maxillary teeth with no significant difference (P > 0.05). Conclusion The findings of the study emphasize the need of improving the endodontic course in the preclinical level and more advanced techniques and instruments should be incorporated.

Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal: An In Vitro Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Balto ◽  
Saad Al-Nazhan ◽  
Khulood Al-Mansour ◽  
Moneera Al-Otaibi ◽  
Yunus Siddiqu
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Bacterial Suspension ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Working Length ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Space

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the integrity of the coronal seal of Temp-Bond and compare it to Cavit and IRM after post space preparation using S. faecalis as a microbial tracer. In addition, the affect of two methods of gutta percha removal on the apical seal of root canal fillings was also evaluated. Forty extracted human single rooted teeth were prepared chemomechanically and obturated with gutta percha and AH26 sealer cement using the lateral cold condensation technique to a standardized working length of 15 mm. About 10 mm of the coronal gutta-percha was removed with either Peeso-reamer or a hot plugger. The roots were divided into three experimental groups of 10 roots and a control group. Each experimental group was subdivided equally into two groups of 15 each according to the method of post space preparation. Cavit, IRM, and Temp-Bond were used to seal the access opening. Each root was fixed in a cuvette containing Tryptic Soya Broth which, covered 2 mm of the root apex. Bacterial suspension was introduced through pipette. Fresh bacterial suspension was added every week, and the system was monitored daily for the growth of microorganisms for a period of one month. The results showed there was no significant difference in terms of coronal leakage between the three coronal materials used (P=0.478), but the methods of gutta-percha removal did have an impact on the apical leakage (P=0.047). The mean value showed the Peeso-reamer provided less leakage compared to using a hot plugger during the 30-day experimental time period. It was concluded the temporary type of coronal seal of endodontically treated teeth will not prevent coronal leakage if left for a long period of time. In addition, permanent cementation of the post with the coronal restoration should be carried out as soon as possible to prevent recontamination of the root canal. Citation Balto H, Al-Nazhan S, Al-Mansour K, Al-Otaibi M, Siddiqu Y. Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:053-061.

scholarly journals Technical Quality of Endodontic Treatment Performed by Underperforming Undergraduate Dental Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 276-282
Author(s):  
Abeer A. Mokeem Saleh ◽  
Hadeel Y. Edrees
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Root Apex ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Underperforming Students

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the technical quality of root canal treatment performed by fifth-year underperforming students, in the extra sessions of the 2018–2019 academic year. Methods: Periapical radiographs of teeth endodontically treated by underperforming undergraduate students at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry, were collected. The quality of obturation was evaluated radiographically in relation to the length of obturation to root apex, homogeneity and density of obturation, root canal tapering, and incidence of mishaps (such as perforation, ledge, missed canal, separated instruments). The data were subjected to descriptive analysis. Results: The periapical radiographs of 70 treated teeth showed acceptable length, filling density and root canal taper in 96 (80%),50 (41.7%) and 66 (55%) root canals, respectively. Only four teeth were subjected to mishaps. Conclusion: Under the circumstances of this study, the quality of endodontic treatment performed by underperforming students at the extra session was low. More studies are needed to address the student underperformance source and hence amend the quality of root canal filling. 

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