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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Ravikumar, Dhanalakshmi
• Jeevanandan, Ganesh
• Subramanian, E M. G.

Titel

Evaluation of knowledge among general dentists in treatment of traumatic injuries in primary teeth: A cross-sectional questionnaire study

Ist Teil von

• European journal of dentistry, 2017-04, Vol.11 (2), p.232-237

Ort / Verlag

A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2017

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Quelle

Free E-Journal (出版社公開部分のみ）

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the knowledge of General dentist regarding the management of dental traumatic injuries of primary teeth. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 general dentists were selected and a validated questionnaire was distributed among the dentist to assess their knowledge on treatment strategies regarding traumatized primary teeth. Statistical Analysis: Data were entered into SPSS version 20.0 for percentages. The correct answers were tested in relation to the dentists' years of experience using the Chi-square test. Results: Analyzing the questionnaire for knowledge, 49% of dentists answered accurately regarding avulsed primary teeth, 36% of dentists answered appropriately regarding crown and root fractures, and 55% of dentists gave appropriate answers regarding luxation injuries. Chi-square test showed a statistically significant difference only for 2 questions in relation to the dentist's years of experience ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a lack of consistency in the knowledge among general dentist regarding traumatic dental injuries of primary teeth. There is a need to create awareness and education regarding traumatic injuries of primary teeth.