MANAGEMENT OF POST ENDODONTIC COMPLICATIONS IN ROUTINE DENTAL PRACTICE AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS OF DAKSHINA KANNADA – A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY

Dr Krishna Prasada L; Dr Naveen Kumar K; Dr Karthika S Raj; Dr Ramya M K

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2019

MANAGEMENT OF POST ENDODONTIC COMPLICATIONS IN ROUTINE DENTAL PRACTICE AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS OF DAKSHINA KANNADA – A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY

Dr Krishna Prasada L, Dr Naveen Kumar K, Dr Karthika S Raj, Dr Ramya M K

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: An ongoing and frequently exasperating problem in endodontics is the incidence of Post Endodontic Complications (PECs) after Root Canal Treatment (RCT). After the appointment, the patient calls or returns to the dentist’s office with discomfort is vexing to both the patient and the dentist. AIM: The study aimed to assess the modalities for preventing and managing PECs among dental practitioners in Dakshina Kannada region METHODOLOGY: A standard questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was prepared through Google forms and circulated through email. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Mostly experienced symptom is pain. In case of missed canals, overinstrumentation, retreatment , Single Visit Endodontics, hand filing, step back preparation ,vertical condensation , chance of PECs is more. The management of PECs and their prevention, show wide variations. So an universal agreement is necessary to standardize the preventive methods and for prescription of medicines