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Knowledge of general dentists in the current guidelines for emergency treatment of avulsed teeth and dental trauma prevention.
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Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology [Dent Traumatol] 2009 Dec; Vol. 25 (6), pp. 578-583. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Sep 24. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A high prevalence of dental trauma exists and its effects on function and esthetics deserve the attention of general dentists. The aim of this study was to assess the level of general dental practitioners' (GDPs) knowledge about guidelines for dental avulsion and its prevention using a questionnaire. The 21-item questionnaire was distributed among 264 GDPs and the survey was realized between August-November 2006. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis and Pearson's Chi-square test to determine associations between knowledge regarding emergency treatment and dentists from public or private dental schools and years of experience. The results showed that the participants exhibited appropriate knowledge concerning procedures in cases of tooth avulsion and its prevention. The number of correct answers was low in relation to recommended treatment at the site of injury. Storage medium, preparation of the alveolus and splint time for receiving the avulsed tooth received a high number of correct answers. One statistically significant association between years of experience and recommended treatment at the site of the injury in the case an avulsed tooth (chi(2) = 9.384, P = 0.009). In conclusion, this survey showed appropriate knowledge of dental avulsion management and its prevention among the surveyed dentists. The findings also showed that communication between dentists and the population is deficient, especially concerning practitioners of high risk and contact sports.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Clinical Competence
Emergency Treatment
Female
Humans
Male
Organ Preservation Solutions
Periodontal Splints
Postoperative Care
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tooth Avulsion prevention & control
Tooth Replantation
General Practice, Dental
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Tooth Avulsion therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1600-9657
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19788428
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2009.00820.x