scholarly journals Patients’ awareness and knowledge of the root canal treatment in Saudi population: survey-based research

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazen Doumani ◽  
Adnan Habib ◽  
Nashwan Qaid ◽  
Saleem Abdulrab ◽  
Ahmad Reda Bashnakli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
Treatment Knowledge ◽  
Multiple Choice Questionnaire

Endodontics is a profession based on the work with other people so several factors should be considered during clinical decision-making process.Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of patients in a sample of Saudi population regarding endodontic treatment.Methods: multiple-choice questionnaire regarding knowledge and awareness of root canal treatment distributed to 227 patients, the questionnaire comprised questions ranged from personal and social details to specific questions about endodontic treatment; the analysis of data was performed using methods of descriptive statistics.Results: The results shown that the strong spontaneous toothache was the most impact factor of the need for endodontic treatment in (53%) of respondents, (29%) of subjects do not know anything about root canal treatment, (47%) of respondents indicated that the pain was the most important concern associated with the root canal treatment.Conclusion: Toothache is the greatest motivation of patient to refer the dentist, and pain is the more important patients’ concerns associated with root canal treatment, knowledge and awareness of patients regarding root canal treatment is different among races and populations.

scholarly journals Reframing Perceptions in Restorative Dentistry: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Decision-Making

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ayah A Al-Asmar ◽  
Ahmad S Al-Hiyasat ◽  
Motasum Abu-Awwad ◽  
Hakam N Mousa ◽  
Nesreen A Salim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Restorative Dentistry ◽  
Evidence Based Dentistry

Objectives. The worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. The aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in restorative dentistry. Methods. The study was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed randomly at the Jordanian Dental Association registered dentists in Jordan. The questionnaire aimed to clarify the degree of knowledge and practice of evidence-based dentistry in caries research the dentists hold regarding clinical decision-making in restorative dentistry. Results. The majority of the surveyed dentists (77%) treat teeth with irreversible pulpitis with root canal treatment rather than vital pulp therapy. 13.8% routinely insert a post and 23% routinely crown the tooth after root canal treatment regardless of the remaining tooth structure. Badly damaged teeth are treated with full crowns in 72% of the cases. Regarding Hollywood smile or smile makeover, the majority of dentists choose conservative approaches, and implants were the first choice to replace missing teeth for 93.8% of the surveyed dentists. Conclusion. A higher degree of implementation of evidence-based dentistry in clinical decision-making was found in Prosthetic Dentistry than in Endodontics. Yet, the gap between evidence-based data and clinical practice needs bridging. More emphasis on communicating these data to educators to integrate them into the dental curriculum is a must.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of root canal therapy for population in Saudi Arabia: A questionnaire-based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 3560-3564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeeshan H Ahamed ◽  
Abdulaziz Alwakeel ◽  
Abdulelah Alrshedan ◽  
Fahad Altimsah
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

Objective: The present study was planned with an aim to evaluate the knowledge and awareness regarding root canal treatment in a sample of Saudi population. Material and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among a sample of participants in the Saudi population. Participants were asked questions to assess their knowledge about endodontic treatment. Results: A total of 568 patients (343 males and 225 females) participated in the study. When the patient’s responses were analyzed regarding endodontic treatment, it was found that 68.55 % of participants had a good experience of root canal treatment in the past. 27.9% of the respondents describe their knowledge of root canal treatment as average. Spontaneous toothache was considered the most important factor to seek endodontic treatment in majority (40.1%) of the participants and 86.6% of the participants preferred a specialist to undergo a root canal treatment. Conclusion: Pain associated with root canal treatment was the most important factor that dithered the surveyed participants from root canal treatment. The results of the survey reveal an improvement of knowledge and awareness of patients about root canal treatment

scholarly journals Management of periradicular pathosis by single visit endodontic treatment using calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Md Abdul Hannan Sheikh ◽  
Eyad Al Khalifa ◽  
Mozammal Hossain ◽  
Md Faruk Hossain ◽  
Nazneen Karim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Radiological Evaluation ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Radiological Investigation ◽  
Single Visit

In this study, 120 teeth having periradicular pathosis were treated with single visit root canal treatment and then obturated with either calcium hydroxide containing sealer or mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer. The healing of periradicular pathosis was examined at 3, 6, and 12 months by clinical and radiological evaluation. Collected data were analyzed with standard statistical methods by using SPSS version- 20. The results showed that at 3 and 6 months, the differences between calcium hydroxide containing sealer or mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer were not statistically significant. However, the healing capability of periapical radiolucency at 12 months between two groups was statistically significant (P=0.03). The final outcome of the clinical and radiological investigation showed successful results of 96.6% and 98.1% in calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate group, respectively. In conclusion, both calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate based sealers are almost equally effective in single visit root canal therapy for the management of periradicular pathosis. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2020; 10 (2): 10-13

scholarly journals FREQUENT PROCEDURAL ERRORS AND STRUCTURAL COMPLICATIONS ON ENDODONTICAL TREATED TEETH

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
Sanziana Adina Scarlatescu ◽  
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Irina Gheorghiu ◽  
George Nicola ◽  
Andrei O. Al Aloul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Canal System ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Hard Tissues ◽  
Root Canal System

The objectives of root canal treatment are to prevent the apical parodontitis, to heal the acute or cronic apical periodontits and to maintain the results, keeping the teeth on the arch in a functional stage. Thus, accuratelly elimination of soft and hard tissues (cleaning and shaping of the root canal system), disinfection and complete, homogeneous and tridimensional filling of the root canal system are very important to successful endodontic treatment. Modern concepts in endodontic treatment rely on technological progress and therefore many cases are successfully fulfilled, but the practitioner may be put in front of procedural erorrs both during and after endodontic treatment. Apical blockage, ledging, zipping, stripping, perforations in the floor of the pulp canal chamber or root canals perforations are the most common errors, but in many clinical situations they can be prevented and even surpassed once happened.

scholarly journals Fenestration and dehiscence frequency in maxillary teeth with apical periodontitis: a CBCT study

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Héctor Monardes ◽  
Karin Steinfort ◽  
Nuria Almonacid ◽  
Marcela Bustos ◽  
Jaime Abarca
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Dehiscence Defect

Introduction: to determine the frequency of fenestration and dehiscence bone defects present in maxillary teeth with apical periodontitis, mainly in teeth with endodontic treatment, as they are frequently cause of nonspecific symptoms after treatment. Methods: 1201 Maxillary Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) exams were analyzed and 803 teeth with apical periodontitis were selected. Results: of the teeth with apical periodontitis, 142 had a fenestration defect (18%) of which 105 teeth (74%) were endodontically treated. The highest frequency was observed in premolars, with no statistical differences between groups. Dehiscence defect was found in 139 teeth (17%) out of which 90 (65%) were endodontically treated. The highest frequency was observed in molars, with statistical differences in relation to other tooth types (p< 0.001). Conclusion: an important number of teeth with apical periodontitis present dehiscence or fenestration bone defects, especially in teeth with root canal treatment.

scholarly journals Retrospective Assessment of Healing Outcome of Endodontic Treatment for Mandibular Molars with C-shaped Root Canal

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 591-595
Author(s):  
Kishore Kumar Majety ◽  
Basanta Kumar Choudhury ◽  
Anika Bansal ◽  
Achla Sethi ◽  
Jaina Panjabi
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Complete Healing ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Pulp Tissue ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Mandibular Molars ◽  
Retrospective Assessment

ABSTRACT Introduction A thorough knowledge of the anatomic morphology of the root canal system is necessary for the long-term success of the root canal therapy. The occurrence of C-shaped root canal configuration is one such variation. Achievement of favorable prognosis after commencing root canal therapy in such teeth is one of the challenges imposed on the endodontist. Hence, we evaluated the healing occurring after endodontic therapy in patients with C-shaped root canals in mandibular molars. Materials and methods The present study was conducted in the Department of Conservative Dentistry of the institution and included assessment of all the patients who underwent root canal treatment of the mandibular first and second molars. Endodontic therapy was performed in all the cases by experienced endodontist. Final postoperative radiographs were taken. Recording of the data of the personal and clinical details of a total of 250 patients was done. All the clinical and radiographic details of the patients, such as tooth location in the jaw, presence or absence of C-shaped canals, status of the pulp tissue, presence or absence of the fractures, and other details of the patients were recorded. Radiographic and clinical examination of the tooth of the patients was done during the baseline visit and further during the follow-up visits. The presence of C-shaped root canals was confirmed using the radiographs. Periapical index (PI) scoring system was used. Categories defined for enlisting the healing after the root canal treatment with the assessment of the PI score. All the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Results Vital pulp tissue was encountered in majority of the cases. C-shaped root canal configuration was observed in 40% of the cases included in the present study. After completion of the endodontic therapy, complete crown placement was done in only 22% of the cases. In cases of vital teeth with C-shaped root canals configuration, most of the teeth showed complete healing. Significant results were obtained while comparing the complete coverage crown parameter in relation to the healing process in teeth with C-shaped root canals. Conclusion In the present study, no significant effect of the C-shaped root canal configuration was found on the healing rate of the endodontic therapy in mandibular molars. Clinical significance Meticulous endodontic therapy with special techniques should be done while preparing teeth with C-shaped root canals. How to cite this article Bansal A, Parihar AS, Sethi A, Majety KK, Panjabi J, Choudhary BK. Retrospective Assessment of Healing Outcome of Endodontic Treatment for Mandibular Molars with C-shaped Root Canal. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(7):591-595.

scholarly journals Non-surgical management of periapical lesions with triple antibiotic paste: A case reports

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 120-123
Author(s):  
Munish Singla ◽  
Iyana Garg ◽  
Vandana Goyal ◽  
Harleen Kaur ◽  
Litik Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Periapical Lesion ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Periapical Lesions ◽  
Triple Antibiotic Paste

Sterilization of root canal space is foremost for the success of the endodontic treatment which is usually carried out with intracanal irrigants and medicaments. Triple antibiotic paste (metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and minocycline) is used to achieve sterilization and healing of periradicular area. In the present case report, the triple antibiotic paste was used for non-surgical management of periapical lesion for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks, the tooth became asymptomatic that was then obturated. Hence, it is confirmed that conventional root canal treatment, along with intracanal medicaments (triple antibiotic paste), can non-surgically manage the periapical lesions and further promotes healing.

scholarly journals Schneiderian membrane thickness variation following endodontic procedures: a retrospective Cone Beam Computed Tomography study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thera Van Den Munckhof ◽  
Shanon Patel ◽  
Alix Davies ◽  
Erwin Berkhout ◽  
Federico Foschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Membrane Thickness ◽  
Schneiderian Membrane ◽  
Pulp Capping

Abstract Background: To investigate the changes of Schneider membrane thickness by CBCT pre and post root canal treatment, retreatment and pulp capping procedures. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on CBCT scans of a patient population of Guy’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. Three groups of patients were studied: Group 1 consisted of patients referred for primary endodontic treatment; Group 2 for endodontic retreatment; Group 3 for indirect pulp capping procedures (serving as a control group). Follow up scans were carried out 1 year after treatment. Measurements were carried out on CBCT scans and data were analysed statistically by Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Linear regression was used to assess predictive parameters for membrane thickness. Results: A statistically significant reduction of the Schneider membrane thickness was observed one year after endodontic treatment and retreatment (P<0.05) but no significant reduction was observed after pulp capping procedures. Linear regression showed that age and gender were significant predictors influencing the Schneider membrane thickness. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this retrospective study, following root canal treatment and re-treatment a Schneiderian membrane thickness reduction occurred at 1-year follow-up. The removal of odontogenic infection following endodontic treatment may help reducing the thickness of the Schneider membrane. Trial registration: Ethical approval and registration were granted by the NRES London Bridge and Dulwich Research Ethics Committee. TRN NCT03055975

Endodontic Treatment of Two Maxillary Incisors with Dens Invaginatus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guenther Stoeckl
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Maxillary Incisors ◽  
Canal Morphology ◽  
Dens Invaginatus

Endodontic treatment of two maxillaryincisors with dens invaginatus is reported. Invaginated teeth present technical difficulties with respect to their management because of complicated canal morphology. This case was treated by conventional root canal treatment. The signs and symptoms ceased after the treatment. At follow up examination after 18 and 20 month the teeth were asymptomatic and radiographically showed sound periodontal and periapical tissue.

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