Patient’s Awareness and Knowledge of the Root Canal Treatment in Kashmiri Population: A Survey-based Original Research
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Root canal treatment (RCT) is one of the most common endodontic procedures for which patient visits the dentist. Patients’ awareness and knowledge of the endodontic treatment is a very important issue in everyday dental practice. It influences significantly the course and effects of treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of patients in a sample of Kashmiri population regarding the endodontic treatment. Material and Methods: Multiple-choice questionnaire regarding knowledge and awareness of root canal treatment was distributed to 100 respondents. The questionnaire comprised questions ranged from personal and social details to specific questions about endodontic treatment. The analysis of data was performed using methods of descriptive statistics. Results: The results shown that (55%) of respondents indicated that the pain was the most important concern associated with the root canal treatment. Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness of patients regarding root canal treatment are different among races and populations of the world.
Authors and Affiliations
Aamir Rashid Purra, Mohd Sajad, Fayaz Ahmad Ahangar, Riyaz Farooq
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP431476
- DOI -
- Views 97
- Downloads 0
Mean Platelet Volume and Other Platelet Volume Indices in Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and Stable Coronary Artery Diseases (SCAD): A Hospital Based Prospective Observational Study
Introduction: Myocardial infarction is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. Platelet activation is a hallmark of acute coronary syndrome. An increased MPV, an indicator of larger and mo...
A Study on Acute Renal Failure in patients of Falciparum Malaria in Jharkhand
Introduction: Malaria is one of the most important of the parasitic diseases of humans. It is a protozoan disease transmitted by bite of female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria continues to be a major public health threat in...
A Rare Lateral Embriyonic Varicose Vein Surgery in Klippel Trenauny Syndrome with Brief Review of the Literature
Introduction: Varicose vein surgery is usually performed great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein, which is rarely performed lateral embryonic vein and other vascular malformations. Klippel trenauny syndrome include...
Risk Factors of Stress and an Intervention Plan to Reduce Stress among Final Year MBBS Students in Kerala
Introduction: Repeated evidence showed that medical students are subjected to considerable stress has been published over the past decades. The present study looked into the identified risk factors and an intervention tr...
A Comparative Study of Two Methods Quantitative Assessment and Alkaline Hematin Method to Estimate Blood Loss During Third Stable of Labour
Introduction: Opinion and expertise of a specialist is very much needed during third stage of delivery and to minimize the blood loss and its consequences. Timely intervention is essential to mitigate the problem. There...