Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics
Our questionnaire-based study with 14 items proposed an investigation of the dental practitioners' opinions and knowledge of lasers, especially on the diode lasers application in Endodontics. The number of respondents was 104, with a higher percentage of 44.2% between 23-30 years old and 61.5%...
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| description | Our questionnaire-based study with 14 items proposed an investigation of the dental practitioners' opinions and knowledge of lasers, especially on the diode lasers application in Endodontics. The number of respondents was 104, with a higher percentage of 44.2% between 23-30 years old and 61.5% women. 86.5% of the participants worked in the private dental system. 80.8% of the respondents stated that they do not use the diode laser in their daily practice. Only 43.3% considered diode lasers useful in the sterilization of root canals, and 87.5% of respondents considered the sodium hypochlorite the most effective antiseptic.
Among those who do not use laser systems, 76.9% were complaining about the high costs of this equipment. 65.4% of the respondents stated they never used the diode laser during endodontic treatment, and the most frequent use was for sterilizing the infected root canals. 87.5% did not know which wavelength to use in practice. Asked if they would like to learn how to use the laser system, 76.9% (80) of respondents answered affirmatively, and 45.2% of study participants said they wanted to purchase a laser system in the future. There is a great need to educate dentists to use diode lasers and make them aware of their advantages. The only problem at present is the need for more affordable laser equipment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a173751c667b45cba13a2bf71c69967e2024-02-14T14:36:32ZengAmaltea Medical Publishing HouseRomanian Journal of Stomatology1843-08052069-60782023-06-01692808510.37897/RJS.2023.2.5Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in EndodonticsJanos Kantor0Sorana Maria Bucur1Dorin Cocos2Alexandru Meroiu3Mioara Decuseara4Mariana Pacurar5Faculty of Dental Medicine, “G.E. Palade” University of Medicine Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania Faculty of Medicine, “Dimitrie Cantemir” University, Targu Mures, Romania Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, Galati, Romania Clinica ARTA, Bucharest, RomaniaFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, Galati, Romania Faculty of Dental Medicine, “G.E. Palade” University of Medicine Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania Our questionnaire-based study with 14 items proposed an investigation of the dental practitioners' opinions and knowledge of lasers, especially on the diode lasers application in Endodontics. The number of respondents was 104, with a higher percentage of 44.2% between 23-30 years old and 61.5% women. 86.5% of the participants worked in the private dental system. 80.8% of the respondents stated that they do not use the diode laser in their daily practice. Only 43.3% considered diode lasers useful in the sterilization of root canals, and 87.5% of respondents considered the sodium hypochlorite the most effective antiseptic. Among those who do not use laser systems, 76.9% were complaining about the high costs of this equipment. 65.4% of the respondents stated they never used the diode laser during endodontic treatment, and the most frequent use was for sterilizing the infected root canals. 87.5% did not know which wavelength to use in practice. Asked if they would like to learn how to use the laser system, 76.9% (80) of respondents answered affirmatively, and 45.2% of study participants said they wanted to purchase a laser system in the future. There is a great need to educate dentists to use diode lasers and make them aware of their advantages. The only problem at present is the need for more affordable laser equipment.https://rjs.com.ro/articles/2023.2/RJS_2023_2_Art-05.pdfdiode laserendodonticsadvantagescosts |
| spellingShingle | Janos Kantor Sorana Maria Bucur Dorin Cocos Alexandru Meroiu Mioara Decuseara Mariana Pacurar Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics Romanian Journal of Stomatology diode laser endodontics advantages costs |
| title | Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics |
| title_full | Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics |
| title_fullStr | Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics |
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| title_short | Statistical study concerning doctor’s opinion in using the Diode Laser in Endodontics |
| title_sort | statistical study concerning doctor s opinion in using the diode laser in endodontics |
| topic | diode laser endodontics advantages costs |
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