Ethical aspects concerning endodontic instrument fracture
Braz. j. oral sci
; 7(25): 1535-1538, Apr.-June 2008. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Aim:
The aim of this study was to address several ethical aspects concerning the behavior of endodontists and general dentists regarding endodontic instrument fracture during root canal treatment.Methods:
The responses of a group of professionals (endodontists and general dentists) to a questionnaire were reviewed and analyzed statistically by Fishers Exact and chi-square tests at 5% significance level.Results:
Forty-six percent of the interviewees responded that they would try to solve the problem without informing the patient about the accident. Only 28.1% of the participants affirmed that they would let the patient know right at the moment of occurrence.Conclusions:
The outcomes of this survey demonstrate that most professionals are afraid of informing their patient about an accidental endodontic instrument breakage during treatment and might be subject to lawsuits.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Tratamento do Canal Radicular
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Falha de Tratamento
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Instrumentos Odontológicos
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Ética Odontológica
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Ética Profissional
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2008
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