Can perception of fractured endodontic files benefit 1st degree dental students and dental educators: A questionnaire-based survey.

Purpose: This study aimed (i) to assess the perception of dental undergraduate (1st degree dental students) learners about endodontic file separation (EFS) and knowledge of its avoidance, as well as (ii) to aid dental educators in conceptualizing and designing student-directed courses for better understanding. The rationale of this study was to provide both learners and educators with a tool to help self-assess/impart knowledge and devise simple yet innovative modern ways of teaching in the field of endodontics. The study utilized a self-reporting dataset from one institution to disclose this limitation.

Perception of Dental House Officers regarding Endodontic File Separation during Endodontic Treatment.

Background: Despite of having improved endodontic file designs as well as the reinforced metal alloy file structure, intracanal endodontic file separation (EFS) is still a very problematic and worrisome dental incident, which usually occurs without any visible signs of permanent deformation. Further, there have been conflicting reports regarding the clinical significance of leaving separated files within root canals.

Aims: The aim of this study was to look into the current perceptions and awareness about file separation during endodontic treatment among the dental house officers (DHOs).