Abstract: A successful outcome for root canal treatment relies on adequate removal of micro-organisms from the canal system and prevention of recolonisation or propagation of residual micro-organisms through the placement of a root filling that obturates the space entirely, combined with a restoration that produces a satisfactory coronal seal. During instrumentation of the root canal, it is important to develop a continuously tapered form and to maintain the original shape and position of the apical foramen.
Aim: To evaluate the radiographic quality of endodontic treatments performed by undergraduate students at the UQUdent using rotary nickel titanium files. As well as iatrogenic errors such as Root perforation, Fractured instrument while using Rotary Nickel Titanium Files.
Methodology: Endodontic records from 100 completed root canal treatments (RCT) performed by undergraduate students at the Dental School of Umm al Qura University , were randomly selected for examination.
Results: Root canal fillings length was qualified acceptable in 134 out of the 150 root canals ( 89.3% ). While 13 root canals (8.7% ) showed that the length of obturation was shorter than 2mm of the radiographic apex whereas 3 out of the 150 root canals ( 2%) were obturated beyond the radiographic apex. While the homogenecity was concerned, 102 out of 150 root canals (68%) were homogenously acceptably obturated whereas 48 root canals (32%) were scored as unacceptably obturated. Also there some iatrogenic errors were detected as ledges in 3 root canals (2%) and separated instrument in 3 root canals (2%).
Conclusion: Quality of root canal obturation performed by the fifth and sixth year students in uqudent was acceptable. In addition we suggest that the endodontic training courses of the dental students at the preclinical and clinical levels to be increased to gain more improvement and high quality root canals treatment which lead to long term survival rate.
Keywords: root canal treatments (RCT), endodontic treatments.
Title: Quality of Endodontic Treatments Performed By Undergraduate Students at the Uqudent Using Rotary Nickel Titanium Files
Author: Dr. Ghadeer H. Suwaimil, Dr. Laila M. Kenawi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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