Prevalencia del uso de dique de goma en endodoncia por odontólogos de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The rubber dam is essential in most dental procedures, especially in endodontic treatments. Despite the different advantages, its use is not very frequent, this can bring with it great consequences and can even lead to legal problems. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dentists in the city of Guayaquil who use the rubber dam in endodontics and the factors that affect its use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this survey, 93 general dentists and endodontists from the city of Guayaquil were selected. The inclusion criteria for the selection of the sample were taken into account. The questionnaire consisted of 30 questions on different aspects of the application of the rubber dam and basic information on the respondent; another 15 questions specifically about the area of endodontics. Participants were asked to answer based on their knowledge and clinical practices. RESULTS: The frequency of using a rubber dam as a clinical tool is 84.3%. 94.62% of the dentists surveyed used absolute isolation in all cases of endodontic treatment. 30.95% did not use a rubber dam due to the lack of provision of the necessary materials. The greatest advantage offered by the rubber dam in the practice of endodontics was better quality of treatment (36.6%). CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of dentists and specialists in the city of Guayaquil use the rubber dam in all their endodontic treatments.