Table 3.
Alternative methods for isolating teeth receiving RCTs (%)
| Respondents | No need for isolation | Combination of at least two of other means | Cotton roll | Suction | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endodontists | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 (5) |
| GDPs | 0.8 (1) | 68.1 (81) | 26.1 (31) | 5 (6) | 100 (120) |
| Others | 0 (0) | 66.4 (4) | 33.3 (2) | 0 (0) | 100 (6) |
| Total | 0.8 (1) | 69.2 (90) | 25.4 (33) | 4.6 (6) | 100 (130) |
| Early Respondents | 1.2 (1) | 69.9 (58) | 24.1 (20) | 4.8 (4) | 100 (83) |
| Late Respondents | 0 % (0) | 68.1 (32) | 27.7 (13) | 4.3 (2) | 100 (47) |
The numbers in parentheses are frequencies of respondents