Factors associated with patients' satisfaction of rubber dam use during root canal treatment

Introduction: Bacteria play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of pulpal and periradicular pathoses. For example: Apical periodontitis is an inflammation of dental periapical tissues developed as a response to colonization of microorganisms in root canal system. The elimination of microbial species from the infected root canal system necessitates a strict aseptic condition for Instrumentation, disinfection and inter appointment medication. Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans had been commonly associated organisms in treatment-resistant infections. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study based on web-survey questionnaires developed by the authors with high confidence. The sample size was 304 estimated using the Qualtrics calculator with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 5%. The questionnaire is divided into sections, regarding endodontic practice include endodontic education , years of experience , used of rubber dam or no and how to used irrigant solution whoever Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), Chlorhexidine, chelating agents (EDTA) or (MTAD) and reasons of every irrigant that prevents during root canal treatment. Data were collected using Google forms and prepared for analysis using Microsoft Excel. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software. Results: A total of 304 participants responded, 44.1% dental interns, 39.5% General Dentist, 9.9% Endodontist, 6.3% other dental specialty. the Probable reasons that prevent them using rubber dam during root canal treatment are: 5.9% due to difficulty to apply, 9.2% due to lack of materials, 5.3% because it is a time-consuming, 1.6% said that other isolation methods are enough (partial isolation), 3.9% because of multiple reason combined together. 48.7% they always use rubber dam, so they did not choose any of the previous reasons. Conclusion: In conclusion, we identify and understand, most of the participants “always using rubber dam” during root canal treatment and the most common reasons was time consumption that prevented dentist from using rubber. In this study majority of participants preferred NaOCl 81.9% and 7.1% don’t use it.

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Discordance between presumed standard of care and actual clinical practice: the example of rubber dam use during root canal treatment in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009779 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (12) ◽

pp. e009779 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Gregg H Gilbert ◽

Joseph L Riley ◽

Paul D Eleazer ◽

Paul L Benjamin ◽

Ellen Funkhouser

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Root Canal ◽

Standard Of Care ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Research Network ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Actual Clinical Practice ◽

Rubber Dam ◽

Practice Based Research

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Patients’ Attitude to Rubber Dam: A Short-term Study

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/wjoud-2-2-167 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 167-168

Author(s):

BV Sreenivasa Murthy ◽

John V George ◽

B Vedavathi

Keyword(s):

Root Canal ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Application Time ◽

Short Term ◽

Term Study ◽

Operating Field ◽

Rubber Dam ◽

Short Term Study ◽

Current Experience ◽

Pleasant Experience

ABSTRACT Introduction Rubber dam is essential for effective isolation of the root canal and operating field from salivary bacteria as well as protection of the airway. Rubber dam is easy to apply once the basic components and principles are understood. The most common reasons for not using rubber dam for a procedure were patients inconvenience and belief that it is unnecessary. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the patients attitude to rubber dam after educating them about the use and benefits of rubber dam. Materials and methods A questionnaire containing 11 questions was circulated to 20 male and 20 female patients undergoing root canal treatment after explaining about the rubber dam. Information sought included attitude toward the current and anticipated use of rubber dam for a variety of endodontic treatments. Results A total of 24 patients out of 40 said that they had a pleasant experience and preferred its use next time. Around 30 patients felt that the use of rubber dam benefits both patient and the doctor. Conclusion There was not much of a difference in patient's attitude to rubber dam and mean application time. Those who had a good current experience preferred rubber dam use next time also.

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Common Operative Procedural Errors and Clinical Factors Associated with Root Canal Treatment

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/0103-6440201702451 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 179-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Carlos Estrela ◽

Jesus Djalma Pécora ◽

Cyntia R.A. Estrela ◽

Orlando A. Guedes ◽

Brunno S.F. Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Root Canal ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Operative Procedure ◽

Disease Diagnosis ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Clinical Factors ◽

Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽

Root Canal Filling ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract Operative procedural errors must be well analyzed in order to avoid influence negatively the root canal treatment (RCT) prognosis. The successful RCT prevents tooth loss and avoids pain and apical periodontitis. This review aimed to categorize common operative procedure errors and clinical factors associated with RCT. Based on this, will be approached common errors of procedures within the clinical operative sequence: endodontic treatment planning, pulp and periapical disease diagnosis, anaesthesia, access cavity preparation, isolation with rubber dam, root canal preparation, root canal filling and retreatment, restoration of endodontically treated teeth, postoperative pain, follow up of endodontically treated teeth. The professional must remind that in each phase of RCT an operative error may have adverse implication on prognosis, and these errors characterize risk factors to failure. The knowledge of probable operative procedural errors and its consequences are essentials to avoid future problems to the tooth health.

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Implant and root canal treatment: Survival rates and factors associated with treatment outcome

Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1016/j.jdent.2018.02.005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 ◽

pp. 61-66 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Georgios S. Chatzopoulos ◽

Vasiliki P. Koidou ◽

Scott Lunos ◽

Larry F. Wolff

Keyword(s):

Treatment Outcome ◽

Root Canal ◽

Survival Rates ◽

Root Canal Treatment ◽

Factors Associated

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

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1356 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 528-531 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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.

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