CULTIVATING EXCELLENCE: A DIVE INTO KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION ON ROTARY ENDODONTICS

Aim:The primary aim of this study was to assess the awareness about the Rotary endodontics among the dentists.Objectives: The main objective of this research was to recognize and analyze awareness about the rotary endodontics and measures that can increase its implementation in practice. Materials & Method:A detailed questionnaire comprising 16 inquiries was formulated and distributed via Google Forms to gather data about awareness of rotary endodontics.The questionnaire focused on knowledge and perception about usage and technique of rotary instruments.Data collection was facilitated through online responses.Result: The survey findings, obtained through Google Forms, unveiled intriguing disparities in awareness regarding root canal treatment using rotary instruments.The study revealed that a significant majority of respondents used Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments (NiTi-RIs).Most users (49%) had been using NiTi-RIs for more than 1 year, and this trend increased with participants' experience and the number of root-canal treatments performed per week.The primary reason for using NiTi-RIs among respondents (50.3%) was faster root-canal preparation.Additionally, the majority (90%) prepared a glide-path before using NiTi-RIs, with stainless steel hand-files being the preferred choice for 49.7% of them.Furthermore, it was observed that the majority of respondents had experienced file separation, particularly in the apical region (68%).Better continuing education was identified by the highest proportion (58.5%) as the most significant factor that could significantly increase NiTi-RIs usage.Conclusion: In summary, this study, employing Google Forms for data collection, shed light on adoption of rotary instruments for the root canal treatment.After analysis, it can be concluded that there is an absolute need for more education programs and workshops in the country to increase the knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners, and also to give hands-on experience regarding rotary instrumentation.