scholarly journals The internship dentists self confidence levels during root canal treatment procedures

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Mazen Doumani ◽  
Adnan Habib ◽  
Abrar Alhababi ◽  
Ahmad Bashnakli ◽  
Enass Shamsy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Level ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Self-confidence level assessment in newly graduated students is very important to evaluate the undergraduate endodontic courses. Objective: The aim of this study was to get information from internship dentists in Alfarabi dental college related to their confidence levels during root canal treatment procedures.Methods: Anonymous survey forms were sent to 150 internship dentists in Alfarbi dental college. They were asked to indicate their self-confidence level by Lickert’s scoring system ranging between 1 and 5.Results: Removal of broken instruments was determined as a procedure that was not experienced by 25.2% of the dentists. (44.6%) of dentists felt confident about taking radiographs during root canal treatment. 1.9 % of them reported as having very little confidence during retreatment. The irrigation was a procedure in which they felt very confident about (59.2%).Conclusion: The non-practiced endodontic procedure was clearly related to levels of self confidence among internship dentists; this means; a lot of studies in dental school should be performed to determine the weakness points or gaps in undergraduate endodontic courses.

In Vivo Strain Alterations in Mandibular Molars after Root Canal Treatment Procedures

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (12) ◽  
pp. 1849-1855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prameet Ramachandran ◽  
Angambakkam Rajasekaran PradeepKumar ◽  
Periasamy Ravishankar ◽  
Anil Kishen
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Mandibular Molars ◽  
Treatment Procedures

scholarly journals Endodontic management of mandibular canine with two roots and two canals: A case report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janani Balachandran ◽  
Shruti Kotwal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Anatomical Variation ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Root canal treatment in mandibular canine with two canals in one root. The aim is to highlight the anatomical variation in the mandibular canine. This case report is presented to illustrate the anatomical variation in the human mandibular canine. Endodontic treatment may sometimes fail because morphological features of the tooth adversely affect the treatment procedures. Many investigators have reported the anatomical variations associated with the mandibular canines. This paper describes a mandibular canine with one root and two canals. KEY WORDS: Canine, canals, anatomy, two canals, endodontics.

scholarly journals The confidence of undergraduate dental students in Saudi Arabia in performing endodontic treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 017-021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mothanna Alrahabi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Correct Recall ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Maxillary Incisor ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Academic Year

ABSTRACT Objective: This study examined the endodontic experience, perceptions of endodontic practice, and self-rated confidence of dental students enrolled in Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 41 undergraduate dental students registered in endodontic courses in the 2015 academic year. The questionnaire evaluated their confidence performing nonsurgical root canal treatment. The level of confidence was classified using a 5-point scale as “very confident,” “confident,” “neutral,” “not very confident,” or “not at all confident.” The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The participation rate was 93%. The maxillary incisor was the most common first tooth treated. The students were relatively confident, but their confidence levels were lower regarding endodontic radiology, evaluation of root canal obturation, and determining the correct recall period for the patient. Conclusion: The confidence of undergraduates in endodontics must be enhanced to increase their clinical competence when performing root canal treatment.

scholarly journals Psychomotor Skills in Root Canal Treatment: Influence of Preclinical Training Time on Clinical Performance and Confidence Level of Undergraduate Dental Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Barakat ◽  
Manal Matoug-Elwerfelli ◽  
Rahaf Almohareb ◽  
Hanan Balto
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Preclinical Training

Abstract Background: Performing root canal treatment is complex and requires the development of psychomotor skills adapted to working without the advantage of vision. Students have allocated special importance to preclinical training in helping them acquire these skills. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the influence of exposure to additional preclinical training on undergraduate students’ confidence level and clinical performance defined by technical quality and quantity of root canal treatment. Methods: Clinical root canal treatment performed by a cohort of fifth-year undergraduate dental students was followed after half of them attended an additional (elective) endodontic preclinical course the year before. Root canal treatment was radiographically evaluated according to root canal filling length, density and presence of procedural errors. Technical quality and quantity of root canal treatment performed by students who had attended the elective course (attendees) and non-attendees, were compared. All students were also invited to participate in a survey to rate their undergraduate endodontic training and confidence levels performing root canal 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: No significant difference between the two groups in overall root canal treatment quality (p=0.619) was found. Although elective attendees performed significantly less procedural errors (p=0.004), non-attendees completed more root canal treatments (p=0.012). Despite, no significant difference in the reported level of confidence between the attendees and the non-attendees, significantly more elective attendees rated their undergraduate endodontic training as adequate (p=0.002).Conclusion: While there was no significant difference in overall technical quality of root canal treatment, nor confidence levels, between both groups, undergraduate students who attended additional preclinical training performed significantly fewer procedural errors. Furthermore, students who attended additional preclinical training were more satisfied with their undergraduate endodontic education.

scholarly journals Attitude of General Dental Practitioners toward Root Canal Treatment Procedures in India

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 528-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarvesha Bhondwe ◽  
Deepak Jain ◽  
Ashwini Gaikwad ◽  
Prasad Rane ◽  
Saurabh Doshi
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Rubber Dam ◽  
Rotary Instruments ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective The percentage of general dental practitioners is very common in India, so the purpose of this study was to assess attitude of general dental practitioners toward root canal treatment (RCT) procedures. Materials and methods In a cross-sectional study, 178 dentists (96 males and 82 females) were surveyed using a selfadministered, structured questionnaire pretested through a pilot survey. The questionnaire collected information regarding RCT procedures among participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 15. Frequency and percentage distributions were calculated. Results In the present study most of the participants, i.e. 86.4% reported that they perform (RCT) procedures in posterior teeth. Isolation is mainly done with cotton rolls only (74.6%) and very few are using rubber dam in their practice (3.2%). Radiographs were not taken after every step in most of the cases. Rotary instruments were used in less number of cases and K-files were the most popular instruments (66.2%). Also single sitting RCT was not commonly seen. Clinical significance This study indicates that most of the general dental practitioners’ do not comply with quality standards guidelines such as use of rubber dam as isolation. So dentist should update their knowledge and practices with current techniques and materials through CDE programs. How to cite this article Gaikwad A, Jain D, Rane P, Bhondwe S, Taur S, Doshi S. Attitude of General Dental Practitioners toward Root Canal Treatment Procedures in India. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(3):528-531.

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.

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