Assessment of Knowledge about the Effects of Root Canal Irrigants among Dental Students

Dr. Ruksana Sheik , Dr. Manish Ranjan

Root canal irrigant, dental, sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, saline

Abstract Root canal procedure includes access opening, cleaning and shaping and a proper obturation with adequate seal of the root canal. Complete debridement of the smear layer and the infective microorganisms is an important step in the procedure. Root canal irrigants is necessary to flush out the debris, dissolving tissue and for disinfecting the root canal. Aim: To assess the knowledge about the various effects of the root canal irrigants in the root canal treatment among dental students. Objective: The objective of this survey would be to understand the awareness of the various root canal irrigants among dental students. Materials and methods: A closed ended questionnaire containing 15 questions were given to 300 dental students of third year, final year and interns. Results: The results of the survey showed that sodium hypochlorite was the most popular irrigant and chlorhexidine was the second most popular irrigant if the patient was allergic to chlorine.

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"Assessment of Knowledge about the Effects of Root Canal Irrigants among Dental Students", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 2, page no.169 - 176, February-2020, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2002028.pdf

Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020

Pages : 169 - 176

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_191353

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2002028

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Research Area: Biological Science

Country: chennai, Tamil nadu, India

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