The 'Lightspeed' preparation technique evaluated by Swiss clinicians after attending continuing education courses

被引:69
作者
Barbakow, F
Lutz, F
机构
[1] Dept. Prev. Dent., Periodontol. C., Oral and Dental Center, University of Zurich, Zurich
[2] Dept. Prev. Dent., Periodontol. C., Dental School, University of Zurich, CH-8028 Zurich
关键词
Lightspeed; questionnaire; survey;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2591.1997.tb01097.x
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
This survey evaluated acceptance of the Lightspeed canal preparation (LS) technique by Swiss practitioners. The technique was introduced to Switzerland in June 1994 and 10 other continuing education (CE) courses were held at the Zurich Dental School by July 1995. Acceptance was assessed by posting questionnaires to the CE course attendees, Of the 305 questionnaires posted, 177 (58%) were returned, Of the CE participants 80% had used the technique with 60% finding the method easier and 43% finding it quicker than their usual preparation techniques. Of the respondents 58% used the technique on all tooth types and 76% of the LS users had fractured an instrument at least once, Amongst others, fractures were caused by too much pressure (25%), incorrect insertion angles (17%) and by a complicated root morphology (15%), Fractures occurred high up on the instrument shaft (74%) and near the tip (7%), Working lengths were claimed by 62% to be easier to maintain by LS than their usual preparation techniques, Among the respondents 52% obturated LS prepared canals more easily and quickly compared With their usual preparation techniques, Only 10% of LS users would not recommend the technique, but those who would suggested that proper tuition was necessary to minimize the risk of instrument fracture. The LS technique was positively assessed by clinicians who attended the CE courses in Switzerland where endodontics is not accepted as a speciality.
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