Knowledge and attitude of endodontic postgraduate students toward sterilization of endodontic files: A cross-sectional study

Aslam, Arun; Panuganti, Venugopal; Nanjundasetty, Jyothi Kashi; Halappa, Mythri; Krishna, Vaddi Hari

doi:10.4103/1658-5984.127982

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“…In Nigeria, dental assistants have been found to have a fair understanding of endodontic instrument sterilization [ 32 ]. In contrast, a lack of knowledge and deficiencies in training have been reported in Bangalore and Turkey [ 33 , 34 ]. In this study, approximately 61.7% of participants reported that reprocessing endodontic files is the responsibility of dental assistants, which is lower than the percentage reported in Germany [ 11 ].…”

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The Use and Reprocessing of Endodontic Files in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Almalki,

Khayat

2024

Cureus

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Objectives This study aimed to assess the awareness, implementation, and compliance with the infection control policy recommended by the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) for the use and reprocessing of endodontic files and to examine the association between compliance and gender, experience, clinical ranks, and workplace sector. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted using a validated self-administered electronic questionnaire created and distributed to dentists who perform endodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between June and July 2023. Descriptive statistics were reported as counts and percentages. Comparisons among the demographic groups were done using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results A total of 402 dentists completed the survey. The results showed that 76.1% (n=306) of respondents claimed that they were aware of the infection control policy recommended by the Saudi MOH for the use and reprocessing of endodontic files in dental clinics. Only 13.2% (n=53) of dentists used single-use endodontic files, and 36.6% (n=147) did not use an endodontic box in their dental clinics. The most commonly reported method of tracing the number of uses of endodontic files was to write the ID of the patient or the number of uses on the sterilization pouch as reported by 37.6% of participants (n=151). The average compliance score percentage was 63.5 ± 16.7. Most of the respondents showed moderate to high levels of compliance (51.7% (n=208) and 42.0% (n=169) of dentists, respectively). Dentists with less than 5 years of experience showed significantly less compliance than dentists with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.005). Gender, clinical rank, and workplace sector were not significantly associated with the extent of adhering to the evaluated infection control policy. Conclusions Our findings indicate a relatively high level of compliance with the Saudi MOH policy of using and reprocessing endodontic files. However, critical measures such as the single-use of endodontic files, sterilizing new endodontic files, and using the sterilized endodontic box for each patient need improvement. Hence, this study recommends enhancing awareness through continuous education and training.

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The Use and Reprocessing of Endodontic Files in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Almalki,

Khayat

2024

Cureus

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“…This includes the endodontic files. 5 Currently Autoclave, Glass bead sterilizer, and Laser sterilization are recognized methods. 6 Hence aim of the study is to analyze the adequacy of four unique strategies for disinfecting endodontic hand files.…”

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Comparing Sterilization of Endodontic Hand Files by Four Different Methods: An In Vitro Study

Khatib¹,

Peerzade²,

Damade³

et al. 2022

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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A bstract Aim and objective The aim and objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of four various approaches of sterilizing endodontic hand files via Autoclave, Glass-bead sterilizer, Glutaraldehyde solution, and Diode laser. Materials and methods Fifty-two k-files of size #25 and length 21 mm were taken for the study. All the 52 files were presterilized in an endodontic instrument box via autoclave. Bacillus stearothermophilus spore suspension was prepared and all the presterilized files were contaminated with stearothermophilus spore suspension in a sterile Petri dish under vacuum hood safety. Later, the test files were randomly divided into four groups of 13 each and subjected to four different methods of sterilization- Autoclave, Glass-bead sterilizer, Glutaraldehyde solution, and Diode laser. Files were then be placed in thioglycollate media containing test tubes and incubated in an incubator at 55°C and checked for turbidity at 3 days and 21 days. Result The result revealed that there was no Turbidity present in test tubes on both the 3rd and 21st day for autoclave. In all the remaining sterilization procedures there was some amount of turbidity present. In terms of sterilization provided autoclave provides complete sterilization and glutaraldehyde solution is the least effective. The specificity of Bacillus stearothermophilus was then confirmed with a sugar test viz., starch hydrolysis test which gave a positive result confirming the presence of Bacillus stearothermophilus . Conclusion We can conclude that autoclave is the perfect process of sterilization providing 100% sterility and although Glass-bead didn't provide 100% sterility, it can be used as an alternative if autoclave is not available. How to cite this article Ameer B, Khatib MS, Peerzade SM, et al. Comparing Sterilization of Endodontic Hand Files by Four Different Methods: An In Vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(2):149-152.

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“…[4][5][6][7][8] Esto se evidencia en la utilización de antibióticos como medida preventiva para las inapropiadas técnicas de asepsia, 9, 10 y en la ausencia de protocolos de esterilización o desinfección de algunos materiales de uso por primera vez, así como en la inadecuada manipulación de estos antes de ser utilizados en procedimientos odontológicos. 8,11,12 Durante el tratamiento de endodoncia, el especialista busca eliminar los microorganismos presentes en el canal radicular y prevenir el establecimiento de nuevos microorganismos mediante la producción de condiciones inhóspitas para éstos. [13][14][15] Estas condiciones se pueden lograr mediante la insuficiente o casi nula cantidad de nutrientes, la limitación de espacio, la alteración de los potenciales redox, la baja concentración de oxígeno y la presencia de sustancias antimicrobianas.…”

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“…[4][5][6][7][8] This is evident by the use of antibiotics as a preventive measure for inadequate asepsis techniques, 9,10 and the absence of protocols for sterilization or disinfection of some materials to be used for the first time, as well as their improper handling before being used in dental procedures. 8,11,12 During the endodontic therapy, clinicians seek to eliminate the microorganisms present in the root canal and to prevent the settlement of new microorganisms through the production of hostile conditions for such microorganisms. [13][14][15] These conditions can be achieved by providing almost non-existent or insufficient amount of nutrients, limiting the space available to the microorganisms, altering the redox potentials, creating a low concentration of oxygen, and promoting the presence of antimicrobial substances.…”

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Analysis Of Enterococcus Faecalis, Staphylococcus Aureus, And Candida Albicans In Cast Metal Cores

Díaz

Escobar

Gutiérrez

et al. 2017

Rev. Fac. Odontol. Univ. Antioq.

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RESUMEN. Introducción: el tratamiento odontológico debe considerar rigurosamente la cadena de asepsia para reducir el fracaso, incluso cuando se realizan procedimientos endodónticos. A pesar de ser una recomendación clave en este tipo de intervenciones, esta afirmación no tiene el suficiente alcance, debido a que algunos estudiantes y profesionales no consideran la esterilización de los núcleos antes de utilizarlos. Para ANALYSIS OF ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, AND CANDIDA ALBICANS IN CAST METAL CORES ANÁLISIS DE ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS Y CANDIDA ALBICANS EN NÚCLEOS COLADOS EN METAL BASE

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Knowledge and attitude of endodontic postgraduate students toward sterilization of endodontic files: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

The Use and Reprocessing of Endodontic Files in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Use and Reprocessing of Endodontic Files in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Comparing Sterilization of Endodontic Hand Files by Four Different Methods: An In Vitro Study

Analysis Of Enterococcus Faecalis, Staphylococcus Aureus, And Candida Albicans In Cast Metal Cores

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