Awareness on management of mesially tilted abutments.

Introduction: Replacement of missing teeth by a fixed dental prosthesis involves careful consideration of the biomechanical principles in designing the prosthesis. Treatment planning consists of determining a sequence of treatment logically designed to restore the patients' dentition to good health, with optimal function and esthetics. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of management of mesially tilted abutments. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 100 dental students in Tamil Nadu during the month of January 2019. A web-based questionnaire comprising 10 questions relating to awareness of management for mesially tilted abutments was formulated and circulated. The responses were then subjected to statistical analysis. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee of Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Results and Conclusion: The study assessed that there is adequate knowledge on management of mesially tilted abutments among the students. The management of mesially tilted abutments can be further more better if we know the proper abutment selection methods. Thus, gaining an adequate knowledge would help us in the betterment of the outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]