Knowledge and Awareness towards Herbals Substitutes for Root Canal Disinfectants among Dental Students

Abstract

Successful root canal therapy relies on the combination of proper instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation of the root canal. Of these three essential steps of root canal therapy, irrigation of the root canal is the most important determinant in the healing of the periapical tissues. The primary endodontic treatment goal must thus be to optimize root canal disinfection and to prevent reinfection. This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of herbal substitutes for root canal disinfectants among dental students. This study was a cross-sectional study, which was conducted among the clinical students of Saveetha Dental College. The questionnaire consisted of 14 multiple choice questions Once the students have answered the questionnaire, the data obtained from the survey were analyzed using statistical sciences (SPSS) version and results were obtained. A total of 100 students which comprised 3rd year, 4th year, and Final year students had actively participated and taken up the survey and completed the survey successfully. The results of this survey show that the students who attempted the questionnaire had a fair knowledge about herbal substitutes in root canal disinfection. From this survey, we can see that the dental students have fair knowledge and awareness about the herbal substitutes for root canal disinfection and It is very important to educate and create awareness and increase the knowledge of our traditional folk medicine where herbs are used to treat and cure individuals among the health care members.