A Study to Assess Perception of Dentist Regarding Single-Visit Root Canal Treatment at Dental Clinics In India

Autor: null Dr. Hiral Karia, null Dr. Prafull Pujari, null Dr. Monika Bhardwaj, null Dr. Kishan Detroja, null Dr. Milap Karia, null Dr Harsh Takkar
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. :821-824
ISSN: 2229-7723
0976-9234
DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13.s09.096
Popis: Introduction: Single-visit root canal treatment attempts instrumentation, disinfection and obturation of the root canal system in one visit. One of the main debates that have occurred in Endodontics is about the amount of sessions required to complete Root canal treatment. There are very different philosophies regarding this matter. Objective: the aim of this study was to investigate the General Dentists point of view regarding single visit root canal treatment, identifying the basis on which the choice is made and how the information necessary for the choice is acquired. Material and methods: 100 registered Dentists in the dental practice were contacted, and if they agreed to participate, they were send a questionnaire. The following topics were addressed: demographics, current clinical procedures, treatment rationales and preferences. Results: Majority 60 % of the dental practitioners responded vitality of pulp was the reason for choosing the single-visit RCT followed by patient’s choice 22%, patent and normal roots 11 %, non-vital tooth with sinus 5 % and other reasons 2 % respectively Conclusion: It can be concluded that when pulp vitality is not compromised there is an increase in the number of dentists who choose single visit root canal treatment.
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