A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey of Indian postgraduates and endodontists on awareness, attitude, and practice of using conventional syringe needle irrigation during root canal treatment

Q3 Dentistry

Saudi Endodontic Journal Pub Date : 2022-09-01 DOI:10.4103/sej.sej_26_22

K. Teja, S. Ramesh, S. Choudhari, K. Janani, Jerry Jose, K. Vasundhara

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Introduction: Syringe needles of various gauges and vents have conventionally been used to irrigate the root canal system. This study aimed to collect data on the awareness, attitude, and practice among Indian postgraduates and endodontists of using conventional syringe needle irrigation (SNI) during root canal treatment. Materials and Methods: The survey was performed between January 2019 and December 2021. A total of 1000 printed forms and 1500 electronic questionnaires were shared with postgraduate students and endodontists across India. After validation by three national and two international experts, the survey with 35 questions was formulated. The survey contained 2 demographic-based, 13 awareness-based, 10 attitude-based, and 10 practice-based questions. The Chi-square test was used to assess the data (P < 0.05). Results: A total of 888 (35.5%) completed survey questionnaires were received (589 electronic and 299 printed). The respondents of the survey comprised 37% of postgraduate students and 63% of endodontic practitioners. In 24 out of the 35 questions, there was a statistical difference between postgraduate students and endodontists (P < 0.05). Ninety-one percent of the respondents were aware of the various SNI systems, while 7% were not much familiar and 2% were not aware. Sixty-six percent of the respondents strongly disagreed that SNI alone is sufficient for entire root canal disinfection, while 21% agreed to it. Eighty-eight percent of the respondents strongly agreed and 7% agreed that it is mandatory to activate the irrigant using agitation devices even after SNI, while 5% disagreed. Fifty-nine percent of the respondents used 30-gauge single side-vented closed-ended needles for conventional SNI, while 29% used needles for administration of local anesthesia. Conclusion: The awareness among the postgraduates and endodontists on SNI is moderate and the attitude is positive.

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一项针对印度研究生和牙髓医生在根管治疗中使用传统注射器的意识、态度和实践的问卷调查

导言:各种规格和通风口的注射器针通常被用来冲洗根管系统。本研究旨在收集印度研究生和牙髓医生在根管治疗中使用传统注射器针头灌洗(SNI)的认知、态度和实践数据。材料与方法:调查时间为2019年1月至2021年12月。共有1000份印刷表格和1500份电子问卷与印度各地的研究生和牙髓医生共享。经过三名国内专家和两名国际专家的验证，制定了35个问题的调查。调查包含2个人口学问题，13个意识问题，10个态度问题和10个实践问题。采用卡方检验对资料进行评价(P < 0.05)。结果:共收到调查问卷888份，占35.5%，其中电子问卷589份，印刷问卷299份。调查的受访者包括37%的研究生和63%的牙髓医生。在35个问题中，有24个问题研究生与牙髓医师之间有统计学差异(P < 0.05)。91%的受访者知道各种SNI系统，而7%不太熟悉，2%不知道。66%的受访者强烈不同意SNI单独用于整个根管消毒，而21%的受访者表示同意。88%的受访者强烈同意，7%的人同意即使在SNI之后也必须使用搅拌装置激活灌溉，而5%的人不同意。59%的受访者使用30号单侧通气封闭式针头进行常规SNI，而29%的受访者使用针头进行局部麻醉。结论:研究生和牙髓医师对SNI的认知度适中，态度积极。

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Saudi Endodontic Journal Dentistry-Dentistry (all)

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1.60

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32 weeks

期刊介绍： Vision SEJ aims to be one of the foremost worldwide periodical on Endodontics, dedicated to the promotion of research, post-graduate training and further education in Endodontics. Mission Statement To serve as a medium for continued Endodontic education and qualitative scientific publications on clinical trials, basic science related to the biological aspects of Endodontics, basic science related to Endodontic techniques as well as dental trauma that will ultimately improve the Endodontic research and patient’s health. Scope In this journal, Endodontists, Endodontic postgraduate students and general dentists, can learn about new concepts in root canal treatment and the latest advances in techniques and instrumentation that help them keep pace with rapid changes in this field. Aims and Objectives To publish cut edge peer-review original articles, case reports, letters to the editor, editorials, review articles, commentaries, and innovations that will impact on Endodontics. To enhance exchange of ideas/information relating to Endodontics and interaction among stakeholders. To encourage networking and partnership between individuals, government and non-governmental organizations for the provision of quality health care. To advocate for training, workshops, seminars, scientific manuscript writing conferences that will advance publishing culture.