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Current trends to deal endodontic emergencies and use of antibiotics by dentists of karachi.

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Title: Current trends to deal endodontic emergencies and use of antibiotics by dentists of karachi.

Authors: Sara Ikram Khan, Shama Asghar, Syed Muhammad Faizan

Journal: Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association (JPDA)

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Y 2020-07-01 2021-06-30

Publisher: Pakistan Dental Association

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2018

Volume: 27

Issue: 1

Language: English

Categories
Dentistry (5696) Professional Practice (79) Endodontics (522) Emergencies (6) Antibiotics (275)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to collect information from dentists regarding treatment of endodontic emergencies and investigate their antibiotic prescribing habits. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was conducted in which questionnaires were distributed to 300 dentists of dental hospitals and private clinics of Karachi, Pakistan. The survey dealt with questions focusing on treatment approaches for different endodontic emergency situations and antibiotic prescribing habits of the dentists. RESULTS: A total of 182 participants were included with a response rate of 65%. In cases of a vital teeth with irreversible pulpitis, (59.9%) of dentists opted for two visit root canal treatment. Dentists with working experience 5 years performed root canal treatment in more than two visits which is in a higher ratio than the other groups (P

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