Publications by authors named "Hessa Alshaikh"
Restorative Treatment Patterns After Root Canal Obturation in Public Hospitals in Riyadh.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dent
September 2021
Aim: This study aims to describe the pattern of coronal restoration use among different dental specialties after root canal obturation in two governmental hospitals in Riyadh.
Materials And Methods: Electronic dental records at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City and University Dental Hospital were reviewed. Teeth that underwent initial root canal treatment on a permanent tooth for obturation using gutta-percha between April 2019 and June 2019 were included.
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluated the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi dental practitioners towards silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in Riyadh public hospitals, using a survey of 278 dental professionals.
- While the average knowledge score of SDF among participants was 3.1, over half of the respondents recognized its potential to treat cavitated lesions, displaying a generally positive attitude towards its use, especially for patients with special needs.
- Main barriers to SDF utilization included concerns about black discoloration, and while many practitioners had limited experience applying SDF, a significant portion anticipated increased use in the future.