Trends in Endodontic Protocols Amongst Dentists in Lahore | [Journal of Pakistan Dental Association • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Saood Khan Lodhi: Department of Operative Dentistry, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan.

2. Saroosh Ehsan: Department of Operative Dentistry, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan.

3. Adeela Rafique: Department of Operative Dentistry, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan.

4. Muhammad Nasir Saleem: Department of Operative Dentistry, CMH Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: To determine the trends in endodontic protocols amongst practicing dentists in teaching institutions and private clinics in Lahore. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional survey was conducted amongst dentists working in the teaching institutions and in the private clinics of Lahore. A pre-piloted questionnaire survey adopted from Kohli et al with slight modifications was used. In this descriptive study 270 practicing dentists were selected using consecutive sampling with a 5% level of significance and margin of error. RESULTS: The 270 respondents had a mean age of 28.16 ± 6.18 participated in this study among which 111 (41.1%) were males and 159(58.9%) were females with the mean age of 30.28 ± 7.416 and 26.68 ± 4.62 respectively (12.2%) were consultants, 175(64.8%) were general dentists whereas 62(23%) were postgraduate residents. In our study population, 76(28.1%) dentists were using magnification among which 67(88.2%) were using loupes and 9(11.8%) were using microscope. The prevalence of the rubber dam usage for isolation among our respondents was 110(40.7%) only, 201(74.4%) dentists reported for routine removal of smear layer. Manual canal preparation technique was the most commonly used method practiced by 149(55.2%) dentists. 136(50.4%) dentists were using beveled needles for irrigation, whereas only 71(26.3%) were using side venting irrigation needles. Majority of the dentists (45.2%) were not using any method to increase the efficacy of the irrigants. CONCLUSION: There are deficiencies in the endodontic protocols followed by majority of the dentists in Lahore and these short comings should be addressed by governing bodies.

Page(s): 239-245

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Dental Association, Volume: 29, Issue: 4, Year: 2020

Keywords:

dentists , Root canal therapy , Practice Patterns , Endodontic

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