The use of magnification in endodontic treatments by endodontists: results of a questionnaire.

Background: The aim of the study to investigate the accessibility and frequency of use of magnification systems in endodontics and to evaluate the economic and logistical factors.
Methods: A survey comprising of 34 questions, created in Survey Monkey, was sent to 874 clinicians. The survey consisted of three main sections: demographic information, the use of magnification systems, and financial factors. Descriptive analysis and chi-square tests were performed.
Results: Of the participants, 42.3% were endodontists, and 57.7% were postgraduate students in endodontics. Nearly 26.1%, 32.7%, and 41.1% reported using a dental operating microscope (DOM), a loupe, and no magnification system, respectively. When asked how long it would take to recoup the cost of the DOM, considering additional charges or patient preferences, the most common response (40%) was 1-2 years.
Conclusion: Although the use of magnification systems has become quite widespread today, it is important to increase their use further. The procurement and use of DOMs have not created a long-term financial burden for clinicians.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: Ethical approval for the study was obtained from Kütahya Health Sciences University Non-interventional Clinical Studies Ethics Committee (Approval number: 2024/01–04). The informed consent to participate declarations was obtained in writing from the all participants included in the study. The study was conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of Ethics for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. Clinical trial: Clinical trial number was not applicable.
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