Factors influencing incidents of complications while using nickel-titanium rotary instruments for root canal treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the complications associated with the use of nickel titanium rotary instruments (NiTi-RIs) for root canal treatments (RCTs), in Saudi Arabia dental practice, and to explore the influencing factors.

Methods

After obtaining an ethical approval, two pilot studies were conducted to formulate the final questionnaire. The sample size was measured taking into consideration 60% expected response rates and confidence level of 99.9%. The questionnaire was emailed to 600 general dentists (GDs) randomly selected from the dental register and all of the endodontists (175). The email's introduction clarified objectives of the study and guaranteed that all of the collected information would remain confidential. A reminder was sent after 10 weeks. The data were coll

SUBMITTER: Madarati AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849290 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature