@article{Silva_Pereira_Daruge Júnior_Francesquini Júnior_Portilho_Estrela_2016, place={Limeira, SP}, title={Ethical aspects concerning endodontic Ethical aspects concerning endodontic instrument fracture instrument fracture}, volume={7}, url={https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8642873}, DOI={10.20396/bjos.v7i25.8642873}, abstractNote={Aim: The aim of this study was to address several ethical aspects concerning the behavior of endodontists and general dentists regarding endodontic instrument fracture during root canal treatment. Methods: The responses of a group of professionals (endodontists and general dentists) to a questionnaire were reviewed and analyzed statistically by Fisher’s Exact and chi-square tests at 5% significance level. Results: Forty-six percent of the interviewees responded that they would try to solve the problem without informing the patient about the accident. Only 28.1% of the participants affirmed that they would let the patient know right at the moment of occurrence. Conclusions: The outcomes of this survey demonstrate that most professionals are afraid of informing their patient about an accidental endodontic instrument breakage during treatment and might be subject to lawsuits.}, number={25}, journal={Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences}, author={Silva, Rhonan Ferreira da and Pereira, Sávio Domingos da Rocha and Daruge Júnior, Eduardo and Francesquini Júnior, Luiz and Portilho, Cláudia Daniela Moreira and Estrela, Carlos}, year={2016}, month={Jan.}, pages={1535–1538} }