Survey of attitudes, materials and methods employed in endodontic treatment by general dental practitioners in North Jordan.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: General dental practitioners provide the majority of endodontic treatment in Jordan. The aim of this study was to gather information on the methods, materials and attitudes employed in root canal treatment by dentists in North Jordan, in order to evaluate and improve the quality of current practice. METHODS: A questionnaire was posted to all registered general dental practitioners working in private practice in Irbid Governate in North Jordan (n = 181). The questionnaire included information on methods, materials and techniques used in endodontic treatment. RESULTS: Reply rate was 72% (n = 131). The results demonstrated that only five dentists used rubber dam occasionally and not routinely. The majority used cotton rolls for isolation solely or in combination with a high volume

SUBMITTER: Al-Omari WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC518977 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature