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Survey of root canal irrigating solutions used in dental practices within Germany
Aim Irrigant usage information in relation to years of professional experience was collected from general dentists in different German federal states by means of a questionnaire. Methodology A short survey concerning endodontic treatment and use of irrigants was mailed to 4240 dentists or delivered...
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Published in: | International endodontic journal 2015-07, Vol.48 (7), p.654-660 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Aim
Irrigant usage information in relation to years of professional experience was collected from general dentists in different German federal states by means of a questionnaire.
Methodology
A short survey concerning endodontic treatment and use of irrigants was mailed to 4240 dentists or delivered to 3720 dental offices as an extra page in a journal in eight German states. Detailed information concerning the most frequently used irrigants, their concentrations, the spectrum of disinfectants used in root canal treatment concepts for vital and nonvital pulps, main topics of continuing education as well as years of professional experience was collected. The statistical analysis of differences found amongst the dentists in relation to professional experience or federal state was performed using the chi‐square test.
Results
Of a total of 7960 invitations, 1630 replies were evaluated (response rate 20.5%). The majority of the dentists (57.3%) had >20 years of professional experience, 23% had >30 years. Dentists with long‐standing professional experience (20–30 years) used H2O2 significantly more often than dentists with less experience (P 30 years of professional experience), 14.6% never used NaOCl, whilst the younger colleagues almost always used it (P |
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ISSN: | 0143-2885 1365-2591 |
DOI: | 10.1111/iej.12360 |