Trends To Determine Different Methods of working Length Used By National Dentists
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim: The aim of our study was to access the attitude of general dentists, and specialist dentists in and around Mumbai city about the methods they use to determine working length during root canal treatment. Materials and method-A crosssectional contact survey was conducted including 500 dental professionals in and around Mumbai city who performed root canal treatments. Specially prepared format to record and determine what working length method was adopted and preferred. Data was tabulated in Microsoft excel and analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software Conclusion: From the survey we determined thatrecently graduated dentists and many Endodontistsprefer apex locators and radiographs. There is apparently less knowledge of benefits and proper usage of apex locator in routine practice. Continuing dental education should be given from the base level for the same.
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Rucha Patil, KS Banga, Ajinkya Pawar
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