Methods Of Sterilization of Endodontic Files Among Iraqi Dentists: Mix Method

Abstract

Objectives evaluate the knowledge of Iraqi dentists about the process of sterilizing endodontics files; to find the most familiar method and material are used among Iraqi dentists; Materials and Methods A questionnaire was delivered electronically to dentists in different specialties during May 2024. This questionnaire included questions about the demographics and professional backgrounds of the dentists, and their techniques used for sterilization of used endodontic files and materials used in sterilization was also questioned. Results Regardless of the specialty, it was found that the frequency of using sterilization by Autoclave were high between Iraqi dentist. Regarding disinfectant materials that used by Iraqi dentist in pre- sterilizing stage to clean the endodontic files the use of alcohol was the most commonly used material. Also the most of Iraqi dentist was aware about the effect of sodium hypochlorite on endodontic files during sterilization. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance Despite the quality guideline recommendations, the use of autoclave in sterilizing the endodontic files is the most frequent method among Iraqi dentists.