Current Trends in Endodontic Obturation: A Web Based Survey Comparing ADA and AAE Members
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the current trends in obturation techniques and compare them between general dentists and endodontists. An e-mail invitation was sent to 81,091 members of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 4,985 members of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Each participant was asked between 12-16 questions based on their individual responses. Questions investigated types of materials, techniques utilized to obturate, and desirable properties when selecting materials and techniques. When considering only the opened emails, 11.1 percent responded (n=3281; AAE=819; ADA= 2462). Chi-squared tests of homogeneity were run with post hoc pairwise comparisons using multiple z-tests of two proportions with Bonferroni correction. Statistical significance was accepted at p less than .001. Significant differences were found between ADA and AAE members regarding the use of the following types of sealers: ZOE, Ca(OH)2, bioceramic, and unknown. Significant differences were also found for the following obturation techniques: lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction, continuous wave, carrier-based, and hybrid. Significantly more ADA members utilize Ca(OH)2 and "unknown" sealers and perform obturation with lateral compaction and carrier-based techniques while significantly more AAE members utilize ZOE and bioceramic sealers and perform obturation with warm vertical compaction, continuous wave, and hybrid techniques. The research was entirely funded by the United States Army.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 06, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1186365
Entities
People
- Ryan D. Swiss
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences