TY - JOUR
T1 - Techniques and materials used by general dentists during endodontic treatment procedures Findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network
AU - The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Collaborative Group
AU - Eleazer, Paul D.
AU - Gilbert, Gregg H.
AU - Funkhouser, Ellen
AU - Reams, Gregg J.
AU - Law, Alan S.
AU - Benjamin, Paul L.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 American Dental Association.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Background Little is known about which materials and techniques general dentists (GDs) use during endodontic procedures. The objectives were to quantify GDs' use of specific endodontic tools, quantify inappropriate use, and ascertain whether inappropriate use is associated with GDs' practice characteristics. Methods GDs in The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network reported in a questionnaire materials and techniques they use during endodontic procedures. Results Among eligible GDs, 1,490 (87%) participated. Most (93%; n = 1,383) used sodium hypochlorite to irrigate. The most commonly used sealers were zinc oxide eugenol (43%) and resin (40%), followed by calcium hydroxide (26%). Most (62%; n = 920) used a compaction obturation technique; 36% (n = 534) used a carrier-based method. Most (96%; n = 1,423) used gutta-percha as a filler; 5% used paste fillers. Few used irrigants (n = 46), techniques (n = 49), or fillers (n = 10) that investigators classified as inappropriate. Conclusions GDs use a broad range of endodontic techniques and materials, often adapting to newer technologies as they become available. Few GDs use tools that the investigators classified as inappropriate. Practical Implications GDs use many types of endodontic techniques and materials, but only a small percentage of them are inappropriate.
AB - Background Little is known about which materials and techniques general dentists (GDs) use during endodontic procedures. The objectives were to quantify GDs' use of specific endodontic tools, quantify inappropriate use, and ascertain whether inappropriate use is associated with GDs' practice characteristics. Methods GDs in The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network reported in a questionnaire materials and techniques they use during endodontic procedures. Results Among eligible GDs, 1,490 (87%) participated. Most (93%; n = 1,383) used sodium hypochlorite to irrigate. The most commonly used sealers were zinc oxide eugenol (43%) and resin (40%), followed by calcium hydroxide (26%). Most (62%; n = 920) used a compaction obturation technique; 36% (n = 534) used a carrier-based method. Most (96%; n = 1,423) used gutta-percha as a filler; 5% used paste fillers. Few used irrigants (n = 46), techniques (n = 49), or fillers (n = 10) that investigators classified as inappropriate. Conclusions GDs use a broad range of endodontic techniques and materials, often adapting to newer technologies as they become available. Few GDs use tools that the investigators classified as inappropriate. Practical Implications GDs use many types of endodontic techniques and materials, but only a small percentage of them are inappropriate.
KW - Dentistry
KW - endodontic materials
KW - endodontic procedures
KW - general dentist
KW - paste obturation
KW - practice-based research
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U2 - 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.05.021
DO - 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.05.021
M3 - Article
C2 - 26562726
AN - SCOPUS:84953321334
SN - 0002-8177
VL - 147
SP - 19
EP - 27
JO - Journal of the American Dental Association
JF - Journal of the American Dental Association
IS - 1
ER -