An Epidemiological Study on the Selection, Usage and Disposal of Dental Burs among the Dental Practioner’s
Aim: The purpose of this cross sectional study was to understand and evaluate local practioner`s knowledge on dental bur selection, its usage, sterilization procedures undertaken and the method of disposal of dental burs in restorative procedures. Materials and Methods: A questionnaires proforma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3946/81-5916_E(%20_%20)_F(H)_PF1(VH)_PFA(H)_PF2(RKH)_(NJH)_PF3(PR).pdf |
Summary: | Aim: The purpose of this cross sectional study was to understand
and evaluate local practioner`s knowledge on dental bur
selection, its usage, sterilization procedures undertaken and the
method of disposal of dental burs in restorative procedures.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaires proforma was prepared
with each question having 4 answers. A total of 20 questions were
framed and were sub-divided in to 3 categories namely selection,
usage sterilization and disposal. These questionnairess were sent
to all the local practioner`s by mail and to ensure a high response
rate as they were followed up by telephone calls. The results
were analyzed statistically and were represented in the form of
percentage.
Results: A total 131 out of 150 practioner`s answered the
questions, a response rate of 87%. Most of the practioner`s
preferred diamonds (75%) over tungsten carbide (15%) burs.
most of the dentists used burs till they were worn out (85%) and
many of the dentists agreed that the cutting efficiency of bur
decreased with usage (33%). Clinicians usually sterilized burs
either once daily (35%) or for every patient (35%). Almost every
practioner discarded their worn out burs into dustbin (100%).
Conclusion: From the survey we came to know the operators
attitude towards one group of burs in terms of cutting efficiency.
In terms of cutting efficiency diamond burs predominated the
choice irrespective of the grit size. Burs were used repeatedly
till they were worn out and minimal coolant was used during
tooth preparation and believed that it didn`t have any effect on
the cutting efficiency. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |