THE PERSPECTIVE OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS ABOUT POST–ENDODONTIC RESTORATION: A QUESTIONNAIRE–BASED SURVEY CONDUCTED IN CENTRAL INDIA.

Dr. Neha Mundhada; Dr. Chetana Makade; Dr. Pratima Shenoi; Dr.Deepashri Tekam

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

THE PERSPECTIVE OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS ABOUT POST–ENDODONTIC RESTORATION: A QUESTIONNAIRE–BASED SURVEY CONDUCTED IN CENTRAL INDIA.

Dr. Neha Mundhada, Dr. Chetana Makade, Dr. Pratima Shenoi, Dr. Deepashri Tekam

Abstract :

Background:The restoration of endodontically treated teeth(ETT)for rehabilitation as a functional unit of masticatory apparatus is one of the most challenging situationsfor dental practitioners. It may require a multidisciplinary approach with varied advances in material science and techniques. This survey is aimed to evaluate the level of awareness,current knowledge and opinion towards the post–endodontic restorations among dental practitioners in Central India.Methodology:A descriptive observational study was conducted using Google Doc among 160 dental practitioners across Central India with a response rate of 95.6%.Results:The survey revealed that the most preferred material for core build–up was composite resin (60–82%). Full coverage restoration was the most frequently preferred (64%–68%) final restoration.The endodontic cause was the most frequent reason for RCT failure according to 44.9% of practitioners.Conclusion:Though the practitioners were having knowledge about post–endodontic restorations, they were unaware of the recent conservative approaches.