Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Survey On Nonvital Bleaching Among Dentist

A cross-sectional KAP study was conducted using a questionnaire with closed questions among dentists of Chennai region. Information was collected regarding dental qualification, level of specialization. In addition, options regarding bleaching therapies including the first choice of material, technique and clinical practice for nonvital tooth bleaching therapies were included. A total number of 122 responses were received. In office bleaching therapy was broadly preferred (92%) over at home (8%) bleaching. For in office bleaching, the majority of the dentists answered to use Hydrogen peroxide followed by sodium perborate for nonvital therapies. In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrated that inoffice bleaching was broadly preferred over at home bleaching for nonvital teeth. The Hydrogen peroxide agents were preferred for nonvital tooth bleaching followed by sodium perborate.