Assessment of Knowledge attitude and practice about sodium hypochlorite accident among post graduate dental students in Chennai

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: While sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is known to be the most efficient, inexpensive and
readily available agent for root canal irrigation due to its tissue-dissolving, antibacterial and lubrication properties,
it is poisonous to essential tissues and is capable of corroding metals, and clothing damage and severe eye, skin,
or oral mucosa may be induced by unintentional spillage.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Self-administered questionnaire was designed On the topic “Assessment of
Knowledge attitude and practise about sodium hypochlorite accident among pg “The questionnaire was distributed
through a google forms link. The study population also included 137 post graduate dental students
Results:70.8% of participants were aware that sodium hypochlorite is toxic to vital tissue structures but 29.2% of
participants were not aware.51.1% of participants think that side vented needles prevent sodium hypochlorite
accident whereas 48.9%of of participants disagree
Conclusion: The present study concludes that there is a moderate knowledge on practise about sodium
hypochlorite accident among postgraduate dental students.