Patients’ perceptions and experiences about the root canal treatment: An exploratory study among Saudi population

Abdulaziz Aleid
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Root canal treatment (RCT) is one of the most popular treatments at dental setting and pain and anxiety is a great source of concern for dental patients and dentist. However, in Saudi Arabia the current literature containing data on endodontic pain with clear comparisons of pre-treatment and post-treatment is extremely rare. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of Saudi population about RCT and its relation with pain and anxiety. A sample of 76 patients were selected for this questionnaire based survey. Participants were asked to provide their response toward the endodontic treatment before and after the treatment. Pre-validated questionnaires consisted of demographic data, questions on anxiety, pain, and concerned about RCT. Descriptive statistics, independent, and paired t-tests were used to compare between pre-test and post-test score. The level of statistical significance was set at 5%. In the present study, patient’s anxiety score was assessed which was found to be significantly decreased from pre-treatment 31.47 ± 28.90 to post-treatment 23.28 ± 25.95. Likewise, mean anticipated and experience of pain score were also significantly reduced pre-treatment 41.07 ± 29.35 to post-treatment 21.90 ± 24.50. Current study reported a significant difference in reduction of mean anxiety for RCT post-treatment. Moreover, there was significant difference found between anticipated pain and experienced pain for the treatment. Before the treatment significant number of patients was not concerned for RCT and majority of the patients were concerned for pain associated to RCT.
患者对根管治疗的认知和经验:沙特人群的探索性研究
根管治疗(RCT)是牙科治疗中最流行的治疗方法之一,疼痛和焦虑是牙科患者和牙医关注的一个重要来源。然而,在沙特阿拉伯,目前包含治疗前后牙髓疼痛明确比较的文献极为罕见。本研究的目的是调查沙特人口对随机对照试验的看法及其与疼痛和焦虑的关系。选取76例患者进行问卷调查。参与者被要求在治疗前后提供他们对牙髓治疗的反应。预先验证的问卷包括人口统计数据、焦虑、疼痛问题和RCT关注。采用描述性统计、独立t检验和配对t检验比较前测和后测得分。统计学显著性水平设为5%。本研究对患者的焦虑评分进行了评估,发现患者的焦虑评分从治疗前的31.47±28.90分显著下降到治疗后的23.28±25.95分。同样,平均预期和体验疼痛评分也显著低于治疗前(41.07±29.35)至治疗后(21.90±24.50)。目前的研究报告了RCT治疗后平均焦虑减少的显著差异。此外,在治疗预期疼痛和经历疼痛之间存在显著差异。在治疗前,有相当数量的患者不关心RCT,大多数患者关心与RCT相关的疼痛。
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