Journal article
Root canal treatment and special needs patients
E Yap, P Parashos, GL Borromeo
International Endodontic Journal | Published : 2015
DOI: 10.1111/iej.12321
Abstract
Aim: To identify current trends of root canal treatment for patients with special needs. Methodology: A postal questionnaire was sent to General Dentists in Victoria, Australia and Endodontists and Special Needs Dentists across Australia to determine the extent of root canal treatment performed on special needs patients. Results: Over a four-month period, 1120 questionnaires were distributed with an overall response rate of 63.9% (n = 716). Response rates were 63.2% (n = 655), 68.5% (n = 50) and 100.0% (n = 11) amongst General Dentists, Endodontists and Special Needs Dentists, respectively. Endodontists (95.7%) and Special Needs Dentists (100.0%) performed significantly more root canal treat..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This project was funded by the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne. Special thanks are dedicated to all dental practitioners who responded to this questionnaire and Ms Rachel Sore (Statistical Consultant, University of Melbourne) for statistical assistance.