Attitude and practice of regenerative endodontic procedures among endodontists and paediatric dentists: A multinational survey from 13 countries

Fatma Pertek Hatipoğlu, Ömer Hatipoğlu*, Nessrin Taha, Anna Paulina Lehmann, Thiyezen Abdullah Aldhelai, Ahmed A. Madfa, Afaf Al-Haddad, Silvana Jukić Krmek, Muhammad Qasim Javed, Usman Anwer Bhatti, Milan Drobac, Sugumaran Surendar, Benjamín Martín-Biedma, Paulo J. Palma, João Filipe Brochado Martins

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background: Regenerative endodontics (RET) refers to biologically based procedures that aim to restore damaged tooth structures and reinstate the pulp–dentine complex to its normal physiological state. Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes and practices of endodontists and paediatric dentists regarding RET. Design: A survey was conducted among endodontists and paediatric dentists from 13 countries. A number of factors were evaluated, including frequency of RET application, followed guidelines, disinfection techniques, intracanal medication type, scaffold type, preferred coronal seal material, and follow-up period. Results: Among the 1394 respondents, 853 (61.2%) and 541 (38.8%) were endodontists and paediatric dentists, respectively. Almost half (43%) of participants have not performed RET yet. The American Association of Endodontics guideline (47.3%) was selected as the primary source for the clinical protocol. The most frequently selected irrigant solution was 1.5%–3% NaOCl at the first (26.1%) and second (13.6%) sessions. A blood clot (68.7%) and MTA (61.9%) were the most frequently selected scaffold type and coronal barrier. Most participants preferred a 6-month follow-up period. Conclusion: According to this survey, deviations exist from current RET guidelines regarding all aspects evaluated. Standardizing clinical protocols and adhering to available guidelines would help to ensure more predictable outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)521-534
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Volume33
Issue number5
Early online date23 Jun 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors would like to thank Dr. Hacer AKSEL from Buffalo University and Dr. Ahter ŞANAL ÇIKMAN from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University for their help with preparing the survey draft.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 BSPD, IAPD and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keywords

  • dental health survey
  • endodontics
  • paediatric dentistry
  • regenerative endodontics

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