scholarly journals Reasons for the Placement and Replacement of Crowns in General Dental Practice

2003 ◽  
Vol os10 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil A Wilson ◽  
Shaun A Whitehead ◽  
Ivar A Mjör ◽  
Nairn HF Wilson
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
General Dental Practice ◽  
Tooth Fracture ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Initial Placement ◽  
Restoration Failure

Aims The purpose of the study was to apply established methods to survey reasons for the placement and replacement of crowns in general dental practice in the United Kingdom. Materials and Methods One hundred and twenty-eight general dental practitioners were recruited. Participants recorded the principal reason for the provision of each initial and replacement crown they provided over a 12-week period. Results Overall, data were collected from 92 practitioners in respect of 1714 patients and 2164 crowns, of which 1452 (67%) were initial placements and 712 (33%) replacements. The teeth most frequently crowned were maxillary incisors (33%), with 72% of the crowns surveyed being of the porcelain bonded to metal variety. Overall 64% of the initial placement crowns were provided because of restoration failure (26%) or tooth fracture (38%). The most common reason for crown replacement was crown failure (27%). Conclusion It is concluded that surveys of the type reported may provide new insights into the reasons for and pattern of provision of initial placement and replacement crowns in clinical practice. In this study the most common reason for the provision of initial placement crowns was tooth fracture. The most common reason for the replacement of crowns, notably porcelain jacket crowns, was crown fracture.

Acceptance of hepatitis B vaccine by general dental practitioners in the United Kingdom

BDJ ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 161 (10) ◽  
pp. 371-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
R W Matthews ◽  
C Scully ◽  
T B Dowell
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Dental Practitioners

scholarly journals Minimum standards of clinical practice for physiotherapists working in critical care settings in the United Kingdom: A modified Delphi technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Twose ◽  
Una Jones ◽  
Gareth Cornell
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Minimum Standard ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique

Introduction Across the United Kingdom, physiotherapy for critical care patients is provided 24 h a day, 7 days per week. There is a national drive to standardise the knowledge and skills of physiotherapists which will support training and reduce variability in clinical practice. Methods A modified Delphi technique using a questionnaire was used. The questionnaire, originally containing 214 items, was completed over three rounds. Items with no consensus were included in later rounds along with any additional items suggested. Results In all, 114 physiotherapists from across the United Kingdom participated in the first round, with 102 and 92 completing rounds 2 and 3, respectively. In total, 224 items were included: 107 were deemed essential as a minimum standard of clinical practice; 83 were not essential and consensus was not reached for 34 items. Analysis/Conclusion This study identified 107 items of knowledge and skills that are essential as a minimum standard for clinical practice by physiotherapists working in United Kingdom critical care units.

scholarly journals Recontacting in clinical practice: an investigation of the views of healthcare professionals and clinical scientists in the United Kingdom

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Carrieri ◽  
Sandi Dheensa ◽  
Shane Doheny ◽  
Angus J Clarke ◽  
Peter D Turnpenny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Views Of Healthcare Professionals

The Provision of Occlusal Splints in Primary Dental Care

2000 ◽  
Vol os7 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpesh Patel ◽  
Kenneth W Hemmings ◽  
Simon Vaughan
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Occlusal Splint ◽  
Occlusal Splints ◽  
General Dental Practice ◽  
General Dental Practitioner ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Conservative Dentistry

Occlusal splints (Michigan splints, night/bite guards or bite-raising appliances) can be an effective, inexpensive and reversible treatment for a wide range of dental problems. Objective The aim of this study was to analyse retrospectively the provision of occlusal splint (‘Michigan’ type) in general dental practice, following a prescription by a restorative dental consultant. Method One hundred patients were recruited from consultant clinics in a department of conservative dentistry during 1995 and 1996. All patients were prescribed a maxillary, full-coverage, heat-cured, acrylic-resin splint (Michigan splint) as part of a treatment plan. An explanatory letter and questionnaire were sent to all patients and to their referring general dental practitioner in 1997 and 1998. Results A response rate of 79% was achieved in obtaining completed questionnaires from both patients and general dental practitioners. Of respondents 43% (34/79) received an occlusal splint of some form. A small proportion of the respondents (16.5% [13/79]) received a Michigan splint as prescribed. Irrespective of the type of appliance provided, most patients (82% [28/34]) found them helpful. Of those who did not receive an occlusal splint, 38% (17/45) of patients felt financial implications deterred them from obtaining an appliance. Other common reasons for non-provision included: patients felt that symptoms had improved (18% [8/45]) and patients did not agree with treatment (18% [8/45]). The general dental practitioners had similar opinions to their patients. Discussion These findings raise some serious doubts on the efficacy of consultant clinic advice in the prescription of occlusal splints in general dental practice. The financial and educational issues raised by this study will need to be addressed to improve service provision. Conclusion The results of this study indicate that 16.5% of patient respondents prescribed a Michigan splint at a consultant clinic received such an appliance in general dental practice.

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