Knowledge , Attitudes and Practice of Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth by Dentists in North of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Abstract:Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, current approaches, techniques and practices for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) among general dental practitioners and specialists in north of Saudi Arabia. Methodology:A standard questionnaire based survey containing 16 multiple choice questions about techniques and treatment methods, frequency of post, type of post, choice of luting cement, core material, reason of failure of endodontic treatment was distributed by hand and through email among 255 general dentists and specialists. The data were processed by using SPSS statistical software. Results:The majority of clinicians (54%) believed that post reinforces the remaining tooth structure and reduces fracture probability. The ferrule effect was considered an important factor in increasing fracture resistance of the ETT (72%). The preferred technique for restoring ETT was core material along with 1-2 mm of ferule (41%) followed by prefabricated post and core build up (25%). On the basis of post material, the most common was metal (43%) followed by fiber post (41%). 2/3 rd length of the root canal for the post length (67%) , 4-5mm apical seal of gutta percha after post placement (47%) and for the post diameter, 1/3 rd of root diameter (51%) was agreed by most of the participants. Composite resin (61%) was the most popular material for core foundation followed by amalgam (23%). Conclusion:The surveyed practitioners had a sound knowledge of the techniques and materials for restoring ETT with the exception that post reinforces the remaining tooth structure and reduces fracture probability.

Knowledge of Dental Professionals Regarding Tooth Restorability at a Public Sector Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

“…ferrule. 35 The importance of ferrule can never be neglected as it not only increases the fracture resistance of the tooth but also act as foundation for restoration. In a research, it was found that 72% of the participants believe that in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) ferrule effect is a major factor that causes a fracture resistance, while 54% conclude that tooth tissue preservative and post reinforces declines the chances of a fracture.…”

Knowledge and Practice of Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth by Dentists in Panevezys

“…Similar results were obtained among Saudi Arabia dentists. Akbar et al (22) showed that prosthodontists use metal post (11.7%) more often than fiber post (5.2%), which is opposite for general practitioners, who use fiber posts (35.9%) more often than metal posts (31.3%). Kavleker et al (23) reported that both, prosthodontists and general practitioners use fiber post more often than metal posts.…”

“…Saudi Arabian dentists reported similar mistakes. Crown fracture (45%) is the most common reason for failure, followed by endodontic failure (31%) and root fracture (18%) (22) .…”

The use of posts in endodontically treated teeth among Nepalese Prosthodontists.

“…A questionnaire was prepared based on previous similar studies and it was modified according to scenario of Nepal. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20]23 Convenience sampling method was selected in this study. For collection of data a Google form was created with the questionnaire along with a consent section and the message containing link to it was sent to 114 Prosthodontists through electronic communication media (Viber, Messenger and Whatsapp).…”

“…There have been several studies among various dental professionals on their knowledge, attitude and clinical practice on post and core therapy on endodontically treated tooth in the past and these studies can give us some insight about the status of post and core therapy on those countries and regions. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] This present study aims towards finding out the scenario of treatment of endodontically treated tooth with post and core by Prosthodontists of Nepal.…”