A survey of the knowledge and awareness on intra-canal medicaments in endodontic practice among both the general dental practitioners and non-endodontic specialists of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The important requisite of root canal treatment is that root canals should be free of microorganisms, which plays major role in success of treatment. Usage of intracanal medicament inside root canals will help in the reduction of microbes inside the root canal system. Intracanal medicaments also help in reduction of inter-appointment pain.A survey was conducted among dental practitioners and non-endodontic specialists of Tamilnadu to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of intracanal medicaments. The questionnaire had 20 questions related to intracanal medicaments and its usage in endodontic practice. The questionaire was distributed among randomly chosen 100 dental practitioners (both general and other specialists except endodontists.) of Tamilnadu, working in various government or private hospital or clinics. The answers obtained were analysed using descriptive analysis.In the current study, we observed that the awareness about intracanal medicaments among the practitioners was satisfying. However, they should update the knowledge about the intracanal medicaments.The results of current study insist more continuing dental education programs are needed; with active participation of practitioners to keep them update about intracanal medicaments.