Technical aspects of endodontic treatments performed by PMESP dentists: evaluation by means of a questionnaire

Cesar Augusto Perini ROSAS, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira BUENO, Alexandre Sigrist de MARTINS, Marcelo Juliano MORETTO, Carlos Eduardo FONTANA

Introduction: Of all the specialties in dentistry, one of the most favored in recent years with the development of new technologies has been endodontics. Objective: This study aimed to obtain information on the technical aspects of endodontic treatments performed by dentists from the Military Police of the State of São Paulo, emphasizing the materials, equipment, and techniques used. Methods: A questionnaire with 25 multiple choice questions was sent to 147 dentists from PMESP and the inclusion criterion was professionals who performed endodontic treatment. Results: The statistical analysis was done through the chi-square test, with p< 0.05. The professionals evaluated 59.5% were male, the rubber dam was used in 54.8% of the cases, the working length by means of radiographs was obtained in 71.4%, the digital sensor was used in 28.6%, the visual magnification was used in 23.8% and the lateral condensation technique was the most used with 90.2%. Another analysis was performed with 10 specialists of the Dental Center who performed only endodontic treatment, 50% were male, treated more than 15 cases/month, the rubber dike was used in 80% of the cases, the working length was performed in 50% of the cases by foraminal locator, the digital sensor was used in 90%, as well as the electric motor, the technique of lateral condensation was used in 60% of the cases and ultrasound 20%. Conclusion: It was concluded that the specialists used more new technologies and that the use of ultrasound and visual magnification was little used in both groups.

Keywords: Endodontics. Surveys and Questionnaires. Odontologists

How to cite: Rosas CAP, Bueno CES, Martins AS, Moretto MJ, Fontana CE. Technical aspects of endodontic treatments performed by PMESP dentists: evaluation by means of a questionnaire. Dental Press Endod. 2021 Jan-Apr;11(1):46-53.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 16:44