The prevalence and causes of wrong tooth root canal treatment in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey
Abeer K. Al-Nefaie,
Farah H. Al-Beiruty,
Mohammed Othman Bakkar
Abstract:Introduction:
Root canal treatment (RCT) is a common dental procedure performed by general dentists and endodontists. It is prone to complications, such as the wrong tooth treatment. The objective is to study the prevalence of wrong tooth RCT (WTRCT) among dental health-care practitioners in Saudi Arabia in addition to the causative factors leading to the treatment of the wrong tooth.
Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among de… Show more
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