Evaluation of confidence levels of undergraduate dental students in various stages of root canal treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this study is to assess the confidence levels of 4th- and 5th-year dental students in relation to root canal treatment (RCT). Additionally, the study aims to examine how these levels fluctuate in response to various procedures, tooth types, and gender.

Methods

This cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted with 4th- and 5th-year dental students. The students were requested to evaluate their confidence levels in relation to a number of endodontic procedures, including anesthesia administration, rubber dam placement, canal preparation, irrigation, filling, retreatment and the management of complications. The survey results were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U test and the Friedman test in order to evaluate the existence of any difference

SUBMITTER: Ozden I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007248 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature