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 Knowledge and Practices Assessment of Decontamination during Root Canal Treatment in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Necdet Adanir ◽  
Hassan Alkhalaf ◽  
Maram H. Alanazi ◽  
Asma S. Alghamdi ◽  
Abdullah A. Aljami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Canal System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rubber Dam ◽  
Infected Root ◽  
Treatment Data ◽  
Root Canal System ◽  
Partial Isolation

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.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of The Current Endodontic Trends Among The General Dental Practitioners And Specialist In Riyadh, Ksa.

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 8-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibu Thomas Mathew ◽  
Manahel Al Nafea
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Rubber Dam ◽  
Rotary Instruments ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Complete Treatment ◽  
Innovative Materials ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate about the quality and quantity of root canal treatments performed by general dental practitioners and specialists and an insight to their knowledge and attitude towards the recent innovative materials and techniques employed in the field of endodontics.Material and methods;A well-structured, questionnaire was framed and distributed among 150 general practitioners and specialists working both in private and governmental clinics, hospitals and universities. The collected data was statistically analyzed using SPSS version 18 software.Results:Out of the 1345 respondents,45.2% performed more than 5 root canal treatments per week,54.1% get an informed consent, 27% take pre-operative radiographs,51% complete treatment in multiple visits, 14.7% used rubber dam isolation,22.2% used rotary instruments, 16.3% are aware of the recent advancements in endodontics. And 77.2% of them feel satisfied with their routine endodontic treatments.Conclusion:There need to be an increase in the awareness of the standard guidelines and procedure to be followed during routine treatment, to improve the quality of treatment delivered.Clinical significance:This study signifies that most of the specialists and general dental practitioners deviated from the standard guidelines in the root canal treatment such as use of pre-operative radiographs, rubber dam isolation, appropriate armamentarium, for the procedure, and standardized techniques. So, it is essential to promulgate the current concepts and technique in endodontics through continuing dental education programs and conferences.

Association between dental anxiety and intraoperative pain during root canal treatment: a cross‐sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Murillo‐Benítez ◽  
J. Martín‐González ◽  
M. C. Jiménez‐Sánchez ◽  
D. Cabanillas‐Balsera ◽  
E. Velasco‐Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intraoperative Pain

scholarly journals Do Clinical Experience Time and Postgraduate Training Influence the Choice of Materials for Posterior Restorations? Results of a Survey with Brazilian General Dentists

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 642-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Giacomelli Nascimento ◽  
Marcos Britto Correa ◽  
Niek Opdam ◽  
Flavio Fernando Demarco
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Composite Resin ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Rubber Dam ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Posterior Restorations

The aims of this study were to evaluate the materials available for posterior restorations and to assess whether clinical experience time and post-graduate training influence dentists' choices. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire with closed questions applied to dentists (n=276) of a mid-sized city of the southern Brazil. Information was collected regarding sociodemographic variables, level of specialization, time since graduation and working place. In addition, options regarding posterior restorations including the first choice of material, type of composite resin (if used) and use of rubber dam were also collected data. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis and the associations were evaluated using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (α=0.05). The response rate was 68% (187). Direct composite resin was broadly indicated (73.2%) as the first-choice for posterior restorations. Most professionals used microhybrid composite (74.5%) and 42.6% of the participants used rubber dam for placement of posterior composite restorations. Dentists with more time of clinical practice used less composite (p=0.014). Specialists used more frequently rubber dam to restore posterior teeth than did non-specialists (p=0.006). The results of this survey revealed that direct composite was the first choice of dentists for posterior restorations; microhybrid was the preferred type of composite and the use of rubber dam for composite resin placement in posterior teeth was not frequent; time since graduation and level of specialization affected dentists' choices.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Different Types of Apical Root Canal Morphology and their Treatment Recommendations in an Institute

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (210) ◽  
pp. 616-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushmita Shrestha ◽  
Smriti Karki ◽  
Navin Agrawal ◽  
Mannu Vikram ◽  
Vimmi Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Rotary Instruments ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Diamond Disc

  Introduction: Canals can be of different shapes in cross section including round canals, oval canals, long oval canals or ribbon shaped canals. Recesses of nonround canals may not be included in the round preparation created by rotary instruments and thus they remain unprepared. The aim of this study included determination of shape and taper of the apical root canal based on diameter at different levels. Methods: This was a cross sectional study which used convenient sampling technique to determine the sample size. Seventy extracted teeth were sectioned horizontally at one, two and three millimeter from the apex using the diamond disc which was observed under trinocular research microscope for the determination of diameter of root canal under 10x magnification. Results: The most common canal configuration was oval. The taper of the canals was 25% in mesial root and 20% in distal in bucco-lingual orientation and 14% in mesial root and 15% in distal in mesio-distal orientation. Conclusions: The most prevalent canal configuration in this study was non round, however, most of the rotary instruments tend to prepare root canals into round shape making their use questionable. The taper of the root canals was found to be higher in our study than what most of the shaping instruments have to offer. So it would be advisable to consider this fact while selecting instruments and preparing these non-round canals as far as the Nepalese subpopulation is considered.

scholarly journals Self-declarative Performance of General Dentists in Prescribing Analgesics and Antibiotics for Patients Requiring Root Canal Treatment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Dibaji ◽  
Reza Yazdani ◽  
Sara Sajadi ◽  
Elahe Mohamadi ◽  
Fatemeh Mohammadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Antibiotic Prescription ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scientific Congress ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Irreversible Pulpitis

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the self-declarative performance of general dentists in prescription of analgesics and antibiotics for patients requiring root canal treatment (RCT). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 400 general dentists participating in the 55th International Annual Scientific Congress of the Iranian Dental Association (2015) were randomly selected, and requested to complete a questionnaire about their performance regarding prescribing analgesics and antibiotics for patients requiring RCT. The frequency and percentage of answers to each question were calculated and reported. Results: The most commonly prescribed analgesics included ibuprofen (100.0%), Gelofen (100.0%), Novafen (68.5%) and acetaminophen (24.8%). After RCT, dentists prescribed ibuprofen (100.0%), Gelofen (98.3%), dexamethasone (35.3%), Novafen (27.3%) and acetaminophen/codeine (15.8%) in decreasing order of frequency. Antibiotic prescription was minimum (48.5%) for cases with painful (moderate or severe) irreversible pulpitis (vital tooth) before the treatment and maximum for cases of pulp necrosis with acute apical periodontitis, edema, and preoperative symptoms (moderate or severe) (97.3%). For non-allergic patients, the most frequently prescribed antibiotics were amoxicillin 500 mg (93.3%), cefixime 400 mg (81.3%), amoxicillin/metronidazole 250 mg (71.8%), co-amoxiclav 265 mg (36.3%) and injectable penicillin (0.5%). For allergic patients, dentists prescribed clindamycin 300 mg (84.0%), cephalexin 500 mg (15.8%), azithromycin 500 mg (13.5%), and erythromycin 500 mg (10.8%). Sex and graduation date had no significant effect on the results (P>0.05). Conclusion: Antibiotic prescription is excessive by general dentists, and their performance regarding the proper and logical prescription of antibiotics in RCT should be improved.

scholarly journals Amalgam phase-out, an environmental safety concern: a cross-sectional study among general dental practitioners in Lahore

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman A. Khan ◽  
Naima Khalid ◽  
Obaid Bajwa ◽  
Taha Qamar ◽  
Ali Kazmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Concern ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Environmental Pollutant ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Phase Out

Background: Amalgam has been the gold standard for restorations in posterior teeth. Mercury, a major component of dental amalgam, is considered an environmental pollutant. The Minamata Convention on mercury dictates the reduction in the use of mercury-containing products. Since Pakistan is a signatory to the convention, the same amalgam phase-out limitations are implemented in Pakistan. Aim: To identify and assess the use of amalgam and its waste management by dentists in Pakistan post-Minamata Convention guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore among 520 general dental practitioners in 2019. Results: The sample size for the study was calculated as 500; the questionnaire was distributed among 550 dentists. Dental amalgam was used by only 41.6% of the dentists in their practice; 55.0% perceived it to be a health risk. Most of the dentists (76.3%) were unaware of the proper disposal protocols for dental amalgam and 76.5% were unaware of any guidelines regarding amalgam use and disposal. Conclusion: Although there is gap in knowledge among the dentists when it comes to amalgam disposal, dentists in Pakistan are reducing their use of dental amalgam in accordance with the guidelines of the Minamata Convention.

scholarly journals Extra canal in permanent maxillary first molar in patients undergoing root canal treatment at a tertiary care dental hospital, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Archana Gharti ◽  
Neera Joshi ◽  
Kranti Prajapati ◽  
Sharada Devi Wagle ◽  
Suraj Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Conservative Dentistry ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Permanent maxillary first molar normally has three root canals but it can have extra root canals for which several studies were done in many parts of the globe. However, this type of study to explore extra canal is lagging in the context of Nepal. Objectives: The objective was to determine the percentage of extra canal in permanent maxillary first molar in patients undergoing root canal treatment and to compare the same between male and female. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of conservative dentistry and endodontics of People’s Dental College and Hospital from 20th December 2019 to 20th December 2020 after receiving ethical approval from Nepal Health Research Council on 18th December 2019 (ERB protocol No 888/2019) . One hundred and eighty permanent maxillary first molar teeth without root canal calcification were enrolled. Convenient sampling was done. Access opening was done and all canal orifices were located and recorded. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 with frequency table. Chi-square test was used for inferential statistics. Results: Out of 180 teeth, extra canals were present in 44(24.4%) having more numbers in male than in females. Extra canal was present in the mesiobuccal root. Conclusion: Extra canal in the permanent maxillary first molar is present in Nepalese population with greater number in male than in female. Thus, exploration of the pulp chamber in search of an extra canal is necessary to prevent failure of root canal treatment.

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