KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE LEVEL ASSESSMENT OF GUTTA-PERCHA DISINFECTION/DECONTAMINATION PRIOR TO OBTURATION AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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  • Khames T. Alzahrani, Ayman Mandorah, Razan Alhashmi, Reama Alaofi, Rasha Almalki, Zaha’a Azhar, Reman Adel, Ohoud Alaidaroos, Atheer Almuaddi Author

Abstract

Background: Endodontic treatment success is based on eliminating germs and preventing their recurrence in the root canal. Gutta-percha cones have been sterilized using a wide range of chemical disinfectants. In routine chairside disinfection, NaOCI proved to be the most effective antimicrobial solution for removing E.faecalis. The aims of this study to assess the knowledge, attitude level regarding gutta-percha disinfection prior to obturation among dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia and to evaluate their behaviors about sterilization techniques for gutta-percha cones. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia. An online survey was distributed among dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia. The study included 384 participants, and the sample size was estimated by Raosoft. Inc. The survey questions were about the participants’ demographics, knowledge, and behaviors about sterilization techniques for gutta-percha. The collected data was exported to "Microsoft Office Excel Software". The statistical analysis was done through the (SPSS) Software. Results: The study enrolled 120 participants of whom 82.5% were females and 73.3% were in the age group 21-25. Regarding knowledge scores, only 19.2% of participants exhibited a high knowledge level, 24.2% at a medium level, and 56.7% at a low level. Regarding attitude scores, 10% of the sample exhibited a positive attitude, 40% displaying a neutral attitude, and 50% expressing a negative attitude. Conclusion: In conclusion, the assessment of knowledge and attitude level of gutta-percha disinfection/decontamination among dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia is an important step towards ensuring the highest standards of endodontic treatment in the country. As in our study most of participants seemed to exhibit low knowledge scores and negative attitude score.

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2025-01-26

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE LEVEL ASSESSMENT OF GUTTA-PERCHA DISINFECTION/DECONTAMINATION PRIOR TO OBTURATION AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS IN SAUDI ARABIA. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 1274-1290. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1295