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Table 1 Usage of NiTi-RIs acording to Participants' Classifications and Experiences

From: Modalities of using endodontic nickel-titanium rotary instruments and factors influencing their implementation in dental practice

Respondents’ Classification

Experience of Respondents (Years)

Up to 3

3.1 to 7

7.1 to 15

More than 15

Total

General Dentists

29.5 (20.8)

27.3 (29.2)

22.7 (31.2)

20.5 (18.8)

100 [144] (60)

Endodontist

0 (0)

15.5 (16.1)

37.1 (38.7)

47.4 (45.2)

100 [93] (96.9)

Endo Postgraduates

25 (25)

50 (50)

25 (25)

0 (0)

100 [12] (100)

Other

4.5 (0)

31.8 (33.3)

36.4 (41.7)

27.3 (25)

100 [15] (80)

Total

20.8 (47.8)

25.3 (75.3)

27.1 (85.6)

26.8 (71.9)

100 [261] (71.9)

  1. The values in brackets and parentheses represent the number and proportion, respectively, of respondents who used NiTi-RIs