Athikesavan Jayasenthil

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Aim: To evaluate the anxiety level among the undergraduate dental students during and after endodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: In this study questionnaire was prepared with 15 questions based on stress level, anxiety, and work load among dental undergraduates during endodontic treatment. The questionnaire were circulated and filled by participants in a self-report method. Results: 70% of students reported that canal location is the reason for the fear of endodontic treatment, but their anxiety starts before the treatment begins. Around 60% of students have moderate level of anxiety before starting the treatment and 70% manifest sweating during the endodontic treatment. Access cavity preparation of the posterior teeth and oral fluid control were considered as the factors to feel stressed during the procedure among 51% and 29% of the undergraduates respectively. Conclusion : According to this study, higher level of anxiety were seen among the undergraduates and therefore, the stress control must be focused before starting the procedure, access cavity preparation and while handling endodontic instruments.   Keywords: Stress, Endodontic treatment, Anxiety

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Background: The important requisite of root canal treatment is that root canals should be free of microorganisms, which plays major role in success of treatment. Usage of intracanal medicament inside root canals will help in the reduction of microbes inside the root canal system. Intracanal medicaments also help in reduction of inter-appointment pain. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among dental practitioners and non-endodontic specialists of Tamilnadu to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of intracanal medicaments. The questionnaire had 20 questions related to intracanal medicaments and its usage in endodontic practice. The questionaire was distributed among randomly chosen 100 dental practitioners (both general and other specialists except endodontists.) of Tamilnadu, working in various government or private hospital or clinics. The answers obtained were analysed using descriptive analysis. Results: In the current study, we observed that the awareness about intracanal medicaments among the practitioners was satisfying. However, they should update the knowledge about the intracanal medicaments. Conclusion: The results of current study insist more continuing dental education programs are needed; with active participation of practitioners to keep them update about intracanal medicaments.   Keywords: Intracanal medicaments, Root canal treatment, Endodontics

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