Field of Research: Dentistry
Name of author) (s): Tarek H. Rabi
Title of published work: “IRRIGATION PROTOCOL AMONG PALESTINIAN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONERS”
Name of Journal: International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences
Year: 2015
Volume: 02, Issue 01
Pages: 3-13
Publisher: IJDHS
Abstract:
Background: The success of an endodontic treatment depends upon how efficiently the microbes are eradicated from the root canal. Irrigation is vital for flushing out the pulp remnants anddebrisfrom the root canal.Aim: To determine the irrigation protocol among Palestinian general dental practitioners.Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to three hundred dentists registered in Palestinian dental association. This questionnaire consisted of nineteen questions related to the irrigant used in root canal treatment.Results: 185 dentists responded with a response rate of 61.7%. Hydrogen peroxide solution was found to be the most preferred irrigant with a rate of 58.4%. Sodium hypochlorite was the chosen by 29.2% respondents. 27.6% participants used 2-3% solution of sodium hypochlorite. 50.1% participants used 2ml solution of sodium hypochlorite for irrigation.Conclusions: From this study it can be concluded that although there is no consensus among the Palestinian general dentists about irrigant volume or concentration, but still hydrogen peroxide is the most preferred irrigant among the Palestinian dentists.
Keywords:
Irrigation in RCT, Root canal irrigant, sodiumhypochlorite, normal saline, hydrogen peroxide.
Contact author (s):
Name: Tarke H. Rabi, PhD.
Address: Department of Operative Dentistry, Al-Quds University
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