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S Eliyas^1,2, M W Barber³, I Harris²

¹Head and Neck Rehabilitation Fellow in Restorative Dentistry, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Dentistry
Endodontics
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

The use of evidence-based dentistry is crucial for tailoring dental education and practice.
The specific practice of 'open drainage' in endodontic treatment requires evaluation within primary dental care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the current use of open drainage as a component of endodontic treatment within primary dental care in South Yorkshire.
To identify the prevalence of this practice among general dental practitioners (GDPs).

Main Methods:

A questionnaire survey was distributed to 141 randomly selected GDPs in South Yorkshire.
The survey was conducted between January 2012 and January 2013, with a response rate of 79%.

Main Results:

41% of respondents reported never using open drainage.
29% of respondents indicated they sometimes use open drainage.
Among those who use open drainage, 68% do so for one to two days or less.

Conclusions:

The practice of leaving teeth on open drainage persists in general dental practice.
Current dental guidelines do not address the use of open drainage.
There is a need for UK-wide data to develop evidence-based guidelines for this endodontic technique.