Nyklesh Vijayakumar

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram, India

Publications

  • Research   
    Irrigation Protocols-Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dental Professionals in India: A Web-based Survey
    Author(s): Srividhya Srinivasan*, Sadasiva Kadandale, Anupama Ramachandran, Nyklesh Vijayakumar, Janani Karunakaran, Jwaalaa Rajkumar

    Background: Endodontic success eventually depends on the diligent elimination of pulpal remnants and infectious pathogens. The mechanical instrumentation alone would be insufficient to eradicate the intra-radicular infection and hence adequate emphasis on endodontic irrigation is considered essential. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental professionals regarding the irrigation protocols followed during endodontic therapy. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey formulated in English consisting of structured 32 questions was sent to the dental professionals across India. A link to the online questionnaire survey was circulated through social media platform and the responses were collected. Participants entered the study voluntarily. The survey elicited a response from 383 dental professionals after a brief period of 1-month d.. Read More»

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