Krishnakanth Jaju
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research
A Knowledge Attitude and Practice Survey on Biomimetic Materials Used in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Among Dentist
Author(s): Krishnakanth Jaju and Iffat Nasim*
The purpose of this survey was to assess the knowledge and opinion toward Biomimetic materials used in conservative dentistry and endodontics among the Endodontic postgraduate students, endodontist, intern and general practitioners of India. A questionnaire consisting of 24 questions was formulated and circulated through electronic media among endodontist, interns, endodontic postgraduate students & general practitioners of India. These questions were based on their knowledge and opinion regarding the biomimetic materials used in conservative dentistry & endodontic procedures. This survey revealed that more than three-fourth (96.1%) of the respondents had knowledge about biomimetic materials used in conservative dentistry & endodontics. Most of the respondents (81.2%) felt that this treatment strategy should be incorporated into dentistry. However, the results indicated th.. Read More»