Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students and the Related Factors on the Treatment Outcome: A 2- to 5-Year Follow-Up

Polyzos, Nikolaos K; Sarris, Kyriakos; Pita, Afroditi; Mikrogeorgis, Georgios; Lyroudia, Kleoniki

doi:10.14744/eej.2018.69077

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“…This result is similar to Unal et al 12 (2011), Lynch et al 17 (2006), and Vukadinov et al 18 (2014). However, the result of the present study is not in agreement with others that found success rates between 10-54% 2,7,15,16,19,20 . These studies include molars in the evaluation.…”

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“…The root canal filling of each root was radiographically assessed in terms of the length and density of the filling materials using the criteria suggested in previous studies 15,16 . The root canal filling was classified as adequate if the root filling ended 0-2mm of the radiographic apex and there were no space/voids between root filling and root canal wall (Table 1).…”

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Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students of a Brazilian University / Avaliação da qualidade da obturação do canal radicular realizada por estudantes de graduação de uma Universidade brasileira

Fritz¹,

Ribeiro²,

Xavier³

et al. 2021

Braz. J. Hea. Rev.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of root canal filling performed by undergraduate students at the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES). A total of 368 periapical radiographs of endodontic treatment performed by undergraduate students between 2012 and 2014 was assessment. The quality of root canal filling was based on two criteria: length of root canal filling and adequate density of the obturation. Root canal fillings were considered adequate if had no voids and were located at 0-2 mm below the radiographic apex. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square tests, with a 5% significance level. In 93.8% of the cases the root canal filling was considered adequate. The density of the obturation was considered inadequate in 3% of the cases. When the length of root canal filling was observed, 1.2% of cases were considered as over-filled and 2.2% were considered under-filled. Non-significant differences were observed among the tooth type (incisive, canines and pre-molars) and the quality of root canal filling. Most of root canal filling performed by undergraduate students at the UFES were considered adequate, regardless of tooth type.

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Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students of a Brazilian University / Avaliação da qualidade da obturação do canal radicular realizada por estudantes de graduação de uma Universidade brasileira

Fritz¹,

Ribeiro²,

Xavier³

et al. 2021

Braz. J. Hea. Rev.

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“…The students in the face‐to‐face group were more successful at preparing the cavities in all parameters, except for the removal of the pulp ceiling. Similar to previous studies, a periapical X‐ray examination was performed to evaluate the quality of root canal fillings 28–30 . The data indicated that the root canal fillings in the face‐to‐face training group ended at an ideal apical distance and were significantly more homogeneous than those in the online group.…”

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“…Similar to previous studies, a periapical X-ray examination was performed to evaluate the quality of root canal fillings. [28][29][30] The data indicated that the root canal fillings in the face-to-face training group ended at an ideal apical distance and were significantly more homogeneous than those in the online group. The degree of taper that the two groups examined was also similar.…”

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A comparison of online and face‐to‐face modalities in endodontic preclinical education: A retrospective study

Tunc,

Yılmaz

2023

Journal of Dental Education

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PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the competency of undergraduate students in following the principles of access cavity preparation and the radiographic quality of root canal filling in maxillary molar teeth in either online or face‐to‐face education courses during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic.MethodsA total of 178 extracted maxillary molar teeth that underwent endodontic dental treatment by undergraduate students who completed the endodontic preclinical practice course online or face‐to‐face during the COVID‐19 pandemic were retrospectively analyzed. A visual access cavity examination determined the form, width of the cavity, deroofing of the pulp chamber, and the presence of a perforation. Root canal fillings were examined radiographically on periapical radiographs for length, homogeneity, taper, and the presence of iatrogenic defects. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi‐square test.ResultsThe incidence of incorrect form, wide cavities, and perforation was statistically higher in the online group than in the face‐to‐face group (p < 0.05). It was determined that root filling length and homogeneity were more successful in the face‐to‐face group (p < 0.05). When evaluated for iatrogenic errors, the presence of broken instruments was found to be significantly higher in the online group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in other iatrogenic errors and the taper of the root canal filling (p > 0.05).ConclusionThe students who underwent face‐to‐face education were more successful in accessing cavity preparation and root canal fillings than the students who undertook online education.

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“…A study from the United Kingdom showed that teaching methods developed during the last decade led to a wider variation of methods [2]. Despite this, several studies point out that the quality of root canal treatments performed by undergraduate students is often not satisfactory [3,4,5,6,7,8]. Thereby, the way of teaching endodontics has a major influence on the quality of root canal treatments performed by students [9].…”

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Using A New Endodontic Tooth Model as an Alternative in Clinical Education Course During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Yekta‐Michael¹,

Färber²,

Heinzel³

2021

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic massively impacts endodontic teaching and a dramatically reduced number of patients is registered in clinical courses. This could be countered with suitable training aids. Based on treatment errors made by students in the last five years of endodontic courses at RWTH Aachen University (Germany), a new artificial root canal treatment model (DRSK RCT) was developed. The model was aimed to be radiopaque and to simulate the tactile feel during instrumentation in a realistic manner. Unlike already existing 3D-printed tooth replicas, the RCT has anatomical root canals with a narrow lumen with its width matching an ISO size 6 endodontic file. Methodology 35 fourth-year students and seven dental demonstrators performed endodontic treatments on both the DRSK RCT and extracted teeth. Students and demonstrators answered a questionnaire on a scale ranging from 1 to 7 (poor to high) for different items (part 1). After the first study, changes in the materials and root canal anatomy were applied to the model. Then, the whole study was repeated and evaluated (part 2). Finally, it was evaluated whether the models could replace patient treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Results Ratings by students and dental instructors (5.1 ± 0.4 and 5.3 ± 1.5 [mean ± SD], respectively) in the first study increased after modifications of the DRSK RCT (5.5 ± 0.5 and 6.2 ± 0.8, respectively). Radiographs of the models were excellently assessable. The properties of the DRSK RCT were found to be realistic, thus allowing students to perform a satisfactory simulation of root canal treatment and being rated sufficient in substituting patient treatment during COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion The analysis suggests that the DRSK RCT has the ability to improve endodontic technique and education. Visible root canals enable students to observe the treatment process. All steps of a regular root canal treatment can be simulated. Further studies are needed to investigate the outcome of treating the first patient after practicing on the DRSK RCT.

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Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students and the Related Factors on the Treatment Outcome: A 2- to 5-Year Follow-Up

Abstract: Radiographic technical quality of root canal fillings performed by undergraduate students and the related factors on the treatment outcome: A 2-to 5-year follow-up.

Cited by 9 publications

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Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students of a Brazilian University / Avaliação da qualidade da obturação do canal radicular realizada por estudantes de graduação de uma Universidade brasileira

Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Students of a Brazilian University / Avaliação da qualidade da obturação do canal radicular realizada por estudantes de graduação de uma Universidade brasileira

A comparison of online and face‐to‐face modalities in endodontic preclinical education: A retrospective study

Using A New Endodontic Tooth Model as an Alternative in Clinical Education Course During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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