Table 3.
Comparison of the responses of general dentists (Total=120) and endodontists (Total=32)
| Emergency condition | Standard protocol | Endodontist N (%) | General dentist N (%) | P -value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irreversible pulpitis-normal periapex | Partial pulpectomy Analgesic |
4 (12.5) 17 (53.1) |
9 (7.5) 33 (27.5) |
0.5588 0.1345 |
| Irreversible pulpitis-acute apical periodontitis | Complete instrumentation Occlusion adjustment Analgesic |
32 (100) 20 (62.5) 24 (75) |
73 (60.8) 31 (25.8) 45(37.5) |
0.1744 0.0446 0.0869 |
| Necrotic pulp with acute apical periodontitis-no swelling | Complete instrumentation Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
32 (100) 24 (75) 17 (53.1) |
80 (66.6) 26 (21.6) 31 (25.8) |
0.2640 0.0051 0.1007 |
| Necrotic pulp with fluctuant swelling and drainage obtained through the canal | Complete instrumentation Incision and drainage Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
27 (84.3) 11 (34.3) 24 (75) 24 (75) |
59 (49.1) 14 (11.6) 23 (19.1) 31 (25.8) |
0.1708 0.0719 0.0030 0.0126 |
| Necrotic pulp with fluctuant swelling and no drainage obtained through the canal | Complete instrumentation Instrument past the apex Incision and drainage Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
28 (87.5) 5 (15.6) 25 (78.1) 24 (75) 24 (75) |
61 (50.8) 21 (17.5) 47 (39.1) 23 (19.1) 35 (29.1) |
0.1577 0.9299 0.0806 0.0030 0.0268 |
| Necrotic pulp with diffuse swelling and drainage obtained through canal | Complete instrumentation Incision and drainage Antibiotic Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
28 (87.5) 16 (50) 29 (90.6) 24 (75) 21 (65.6) |
57 (47.5) 9 (7.5) 29 (55.8) 38 (31.6) 33 (27.5) |
0.1081 0.0014 0.2025 0.374 0.042 |
| Necrotic Pulp with diffuse Swelling and no drainage obtained through canal | Complete instrumentation Instrument past the apex Incision and drainage Antibiotic Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
28 (87.5) 8 (25) 20 (62.5) 24 (75) 21 (65.6) 20 (62.5) |
49 (40.8) 21 (17.5) 28 (23.3) 54 (45) 33 (27.5) 35 (29.1) |
0.0549 0.5485 0.0308 0.2023 0.0420 0.0846 |
| Sever pain in inter appointment | Complete instrumentation Occlusion reduction Analgesic |
24 (75) 20 (62.5) 24 (75) |
45 (37.5) 57 (47.5) 66 (55) |
0.0869 0.4903 0.4238 |
| Sever pain and swelling in inter appointment | Complete instrumentation Instrument past the apex Incision and drainage Analgesic Intracanal medicament |
25 (78.1) 1 (3.1) 13 (40.6) 31 (96.8) 23 (71.8) |
49 (40.8) 0 (0) 7 (5.8) 71 (59.1) 40 (33.3) |
0.1018 0.1505 0.0021 0.1877 0.0723 |
| Sever pain after completion of RCT | Occlusion adjustment Analgesic |
17 (53.1) 32 (100) |
38 (31.6) 96 (80) |
0.2205 0.5405 |
| Sever pain and swelling after completion of RCT | Occlusion adjustment Incision and drainage Analgesic |
19 (59.3) 11 (34.3) 31 (96.8) |
19 (15.8) 7 (5.8) 75 (62.5) |
0.0075 0.0091 0.2497 |
| Pain in failure of RCT | Analgesic Retreatment or apical surgery |
15 (46.8) 32 (100) |
31 (25.8) 120 (100) |
0.2137 0.2428 |