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A survey of endodontic practices among dentists in Nigeria.
- Source :
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The journal of contemporary dental practice [J Contemp Dent Pract] 2013 Mar 01; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 293-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Mar 01. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Aim: To investigate the pattern of routine endodontic practices among Nigerian dentists.<br />Materials and Methods: This study was a questionnaire-based survey of samples of dentists in the Nigerian cities of Enugu and Benin. The self-administered questionnaire contained 25 close-ended questions with multiple choice options. The data collected included demographic details of respondents, root canal preparation techniques, irrigants and intracanal medicaments used, the number of appointments, method of working length determination, root filling techniques, cements used, and the scope of treatment performed.<br />Results: Most respondents used sodium hypochlorite as the irrigant, the step back technique for canal preparation, and lateral condensation with a zinc oxide-eugenol-based sealer for obturation. Most respondents did root canal treatment on all types of teeth and used radiographs to determine the working length 70% of the time. Most respondents followed up their patients for less than 12 months and most treated teeth with periapical areas larger than 10 mm by root canal therapy combined with apical surgery.<br />Conclusion: Most Nigerian dentists use step back technique for canal preparation and lateral condensation for obturation.<br />Clinical Significance: Endodontic practice by Nigerian dentists differs from some established practice quality guidelines in many other countries, particularly in nonperfusion of modern techniques into practice, popularity of antibiotic use for endodontic emergencies and a high rate of perforations.
- Subjects :
- Apicoectomy statistics & numerical data
Appointments and Schedules
Dental Pulp Cavity diagnostic imaging
Education, Dental statistics & numerical data
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Nigeria
Odontometry statistics & numerical data
Professional Practice statistics & numerical data
Radiography
Root Canal Filling Materials therapeutic use
Root Canal Irrigants therapeutic use
Root Canal Obturation statistics & numerical data
Root Canal Preparation statistics & numerical data
Self Report
Sodium Hypochlorite therapeutic use
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tooth Apex diagnostic imaging
Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement therapeutic use
Practice Patterns, Dentists' statistics & numerical data
Root Canal Therapy statistics & numerical data
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1526-3711
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of contemporary dental practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23811662
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1316