A comparative evaluation of endodontic practice trends in India: "The Mumbai study.
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2014-11
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Introduction: Multiple treatment protocols are available to the Indian endodontist. Hence a
survey is required to recognize the common trends in endodontics and set a basic standard of
treatment.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this article is to present practice trends among Indian
endodontists and compare the same with established practice trends internationally through
various surveys that have been conducted respectively. Materials and Methods: Questionnaires
were mailed to 1085 endodontists in dental schools and private practice in India. A response
rate of 42% was observed. The data was analyzed and compared with other studies.
Results: Most of the endodontists in India follow the basic protocols and techniques in their
practices. 40% of the Endodontists preferred digital radiography technique. 2.5% NaOCl is
the most preferred irrigant of choice for primary root canal treatment and 2% chlorhexidine
in retreatment cases. Calcium hydroxide was the most preferred intracanal medicament in all
clinical situations. Lateral compaction (70.8%) was the most widely used method. AH Plus was
the most preferred root canal sealer (46.6%).
Conclusion: Indian endodontists are following the basic protocol but when compared to other
studies there were concepts like, the use of rubber dam and microscope which need to be
improved and raised to a level that ensures international standards in clinical practice.
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Endodontists, Questionnaire survey, Comparative evaluation of survey, root canal treatment, India
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Kohli Anil, Singh Shishir, Podar Rajesh, Dadu Shifali, Kulkarni Gaurav. A comparative evaluation of endodontic practice trends in India: "The Mumbai study. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2014 Nov-Dec ; 25 (6): 729-736.