Knowledge and Perception Regarding Endodontic Treatment in an Indian Population

Abstract

Background: One big issue patients tend to have with RCTs is the number of appointments needed to finish care. Aim: The goal of this research was to gage public understanding of the value of avoiding tooth replacement by examining attitudes toward root canal therapy and comparing that to the option of replacing a single tooth with an implant. Materials and Methods: An electronic survey was sent out to the public throughout widely used social networks in India, surveys excluded from the study were those filled by participants under the age of 18 years and participants who work in a dental-related profession. Statistical analysis was done to test for significance. Results: Over 100 participants have filled out the survey, overall, the majority preferred endodontic treatment over implant replacement; however, there seems to be a misconception regarding the endodontic procedure, mainly in terms of the amount of pain during treatment and the number of visits required to complete the treatment. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it can be speculated that most of the treatments were performed by less experienced clinicians, indicating the necessity to further indicate the referring system followed by practices, and the quality of treatment provided to the public.