A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study to Evaluate the Awareness of Patients And Private Dental Practitioners Regarding Dental Implant Therapy in Nashik.

Background & Objectives: The use of dental implants in partially or completely edentulous patients has proved effective and an accepted treatment modality with predictable long-term success. Dental implants are becoming a popular choice for replacing the missing teeth because of increased awareness about implants both in dentists and patients. The objective of the study was to assess the basic knowledge and education about dental implants among general dental practitioners (GDPs) of Nepal.Materials & Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire was carried out among 110 GDPs which consist of twenty questions that were divided into three categories; first with some basic knowledge in implant dentistry, second with clinical knowledge of dental implants and third with dental implant education and training.Results: Out of 110 GDPs, 72.7% had basic knowledge about implant dentistry and 65.5% were not aware about advance surgical procedures like sinus lift and guided bone regeneration. All the GDPs were positive regarding more training and education in dental implants and 95.5% of them would like to incorporate dental implant treatment in their practice in future. Conclusion: GDPs should have adequate knowledge and training of dental implants which can be incorporated at undergraduate or post doctoral level so that they are skilled to provide quality dental implant therapy to their patients confidently.

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Level of Knowledge and Challenges Associated With Practice of Dental Implants among Dental Practitioners in Selected Hospitals in South East, Nigeria

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4531157 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 27-35

Author(s):

Samuel Chinonyerem Okoronkwo ◽

Peter Chidiebere Okorie ◽

Marcus Ikechukwu Onyemobi ◽

Chidinma Sonia Obiekwe ◽

John Emaimo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Dental Implants ◽

Dental Implant ◽

Study Design ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Implant Materials ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Aim: This study is aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and challenges associated with the practice of dental implants among dental practitioners in selected hospitals in South East, Nigeria. Study Design: the study employed cross sectional study design. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out within six months (September 2018 to March 2019) in selected hospitals and clinics in South-East, Nigeria. Methodology: Data were collected using structural pretested questionnaire administered to 117 purposefully selected consenting respondents (Dental Professionals). Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using SPSS version 20. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance and data generated were subjected to percentage findings presented by the use of tables. Data collected were analyzed and discussed. Result: the result affirmed female respondents were more than male with 59.0%, indicating Dental Therapist as majority in proportion with 64%. On quality of implant shows 64.9% and 56.4% on comfort and function which indicates it as a good quality, 64.9% poor availability and 49.6% awareness and knowledge. While inferentially, using Pearson Chi-Square showed a significant relationship of 177.552; df = 16 @ P=0.05 between profession of respondents and knowledge of dental implant materials/devices types while using ANOVA showed a significant relationship with F =42.147; df =4 @ P=.05; knowledge of dental implant materials and assessment of dental implant to aesthetics on oral cavity, F =77.760; df =4 @ P=.05 and knowledge of dental implant materials and assessment of dental implant to retention on oral cavity, F =54.985; df =4 @ P=.05. Conclusion: from the results obtained, accredited dental implant as an appliance capable of obviating most of dentures shortcomings which depends on contra-indication and indication of it, and its challenges in the profession. Although there are challenges associated with dental implant awareness and application in Nigeria. Recommendations and tips on successful further studies were given.

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Health of gingiva in patients post dental implant therapy-A Cross sectional study

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.5958/0974-360x.2016.00254.7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 1333

Author(s):

Mohamad Qulam Zaki Bin Mohamad Rasidi

Keyword(s):

Dental Implant ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Implant Therapy

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Does the Referral and Selection for NHS-Funded Dental Implant Treatment in the UK Follow National Guidelines?

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/003588407x155464 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 89 (3) ◽

pp. 247-251 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sonia R Vartoukian ◽

Hatem Algraffee

Keyword(s):

Dental Implant ◽

National Guidelines ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Untreated Caries ◽

Implant Therapy ◽

Selection For ◽

The Uk ◽

Implant Treatment ◽

Selection Of Patients ◽

Selection Of

INTRODUCTION The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE) has provided a national guideline document detailing specific selection criteria for National Health Service (NHS) dental implant therapy in the UK. The aim of this study was to investigate whether these guidelines are being observed both in the referral and selection of patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Information was collected prospectively from 8 consecutive implant assessment clinics at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust over a 6-month period, via a questionnaire concerning the reason for referral for implant treatment, dental/smoking/radiotherapy status, and the consultant decision on whether an application would be made for NHS implant funding. RESULTS Of the 103 referred patients who attended the appointment, 83 (80.6%) fell within the established priority groups for NHS implant therapy: in particular, hypodontia and teeth lost through trauma. However, up to a quarter of patients had untreated caries or periodontitis (n = 23, 22.3% and n = 26, 25.2%, respectively), a contra-indication for NHS implant therapy. The proportion of patients with caries was more than double for general dental practitioner-referred (28.3%) than hospital-referred subjects (12.5%) with the difference approaching statistical significance (P = 0.061). Selection for implant funding application was highly dependent on whether or not a patient belonged to a priority group of the national guidelines (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Although in most respects there is good adherence to the RCSE national guidelines both in the referral and selection of patients for NHS implant therapy, about a quarter of patients particularly those referred from general dental practitioners rather than hospitals, would be contra-indicated from NHS therapy because of untreated caries or periodontitis.

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Dental implant practice in French West Indies and French Guyana: a cross-sectional study among dental practitioners

Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery ◽

10.1051/mbcb/2018008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 157-162

Author(s):

Floriane Dulin ◽

Jean-Marie Marteau ◽

Jean-Christophe Fricain ◽

Mathilde Fénelon

Keyword(s):

Dental Implant ◽

West Indies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

International Studies ◽

Sectional Study ◽

French West Indies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

French Guyana ◽

Implant Dentistry

Background: In 2016, 459 dentists were registered in French West Indies and French Guyana. They represent 10% of French clinicians but they work in an environment very different from continental France. The aim of this study was to describe dental implantology practices among dentists in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study, with questionnaires sent by email, was conducted from November 2016 to January 2017. Results: 116 practitioners answered. Respondents were all general practitioners, except two dentists who practiced only surgical procedures (not specialists). Implant surgeries were provided by 50% respondents and soft-tissue or hard-tissue grafting were provided by 34.5% of the sample. Prosthodontic procedures were carried out by 62.9% respondents. At last, 34.5% of the sample were not involved in implant services. Discussion: The proportion of dentists who performed implant procedures was similar to that reported in other international studies and French survey. The percentage of dentists not involved in implant dentistry still significant and the most frequently reported barriers were the expense of treatment, patient's difficulties to afford the treatment and the lack of knowledge. Conclusion: The practice of implant dentistry is widespread in French West Indies and French Guyana. Dental implant use was not different between clinicians of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana. The number of dentists who received local implant training was lower in French Guyana.

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Evaluation of Drug Utilization Pattern Using WHO Prescribing Indicators in Endodontic Department at a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Nepal

Birat Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/bjhs.v5i3.33696 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 1191-1195

Author(s):

Sushmita Shrestha ◽

Navin Agrawal ◽

Deependra Prasad Sarraf

Keyword(s):

Drug Utilization ◽

Inappropriate Prescribing ◽

Systemic Infection ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

World Health ◽

Utilization Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prescribing Indicators ◽

Essential Drug List ◽

Dental Practitioners

Introduction: Irrational or inappropriate prescribing practice is common in developing countries that can lead to ineffective treatment, prolonged hospitalization, harm to the patient, increased treatment cost and development of drug-resistant organisms. The prescription of antibiotics and other drugs in endodontics is limited to patients with progressive and diffuse swelling and with systemic infection. However, antibiotics continue to be over-prescribed by more than 66% dentists without a rational justification.Therefore, the periodic assessment of drug utilization pattern is important to know the existing pattern of drug use, decrease adverse effects and provide feedback to the prescribers. Objective: To evaluate the drug utilization pattern in endodontics using the World Health Organization prescribing indicators. Methodology: A cross-sectional prospective study was conducted among the patients visiting the outpatient department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. After obtaining the informed consent, the relevant data were collected on a self-designed proforma by reviewing the health cards of the patients. The WHO prescribing indicators were calculated. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS version 11.0. Results: Out of 187 patients, 101 (54%) were female. Mean age was 38.9±16.6 years. Majority of the patients suffered from acute apical periodontitis (30.5%). A total of 281 drugs were prescribed to 187 patients. Paracetamol+Ibuprofen (44.1%) was the most frequently prescribed drugs. Most of the patients were prescribed one drug (78.6%). Average drug per prescription was 1.5. Majority of the drugs (89.0%) were prescribed from Essential drug list of Nepal. Conclusions: Analgesics were the most frequently prescribed drug. The prescription practice was rational. There is need to increase the number of medicine prescribed from National List of Essential medicines.Educational initiatives should be undertaken to further strengthen the rational prescription among dental practitioners.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Fresh Dental Graduates, Dental Surgeons and Specialists of Multan about Different LA Techniques for Mandibular Teeth: A cross-sectional survey

10.53350/pjmhs211571745 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (7) ◽

pp. 1745-1748

Author(s):

Zaid Bin Sohail ◽

Muhammad Salman Chishty ◽

M. Shairaz Sadiq ◽

Farhan Riaz ◽

Mehwish Munawar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nerve Block ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽

Mandibular Nerve ◽

Survey Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Procedures ◽

Dental Practitioners

Objective: To assess the knowledge about different mandibular nerve block techniques of fresh dental graduates, dental surgeons and specialists to attain mandibular nerve block for dental treatment in Multan. Design of the Study: It was a cross-sectional survey. Study Settings: This study was carried out at Department of Dentistry at Multan Medical & Dental College, Nishtar Institute of dentistry (Nishtar Medical University) and Bakhtawer Amin Dental College from August 2019 to August 2020. Material and Methods: The study involved 220 respondents. The questionnaire was administered to fresh dental graduates (house officers) and dental surgeons in 3 dental colleges of Multan, and was collected on the same day. House officers who did not return the forms were reminded personally and contacted on the phone thrice over the following week. Results of the Study: The frequency of respondants who could administer Gow-Gates without supervison was 20.9% (n=46). Participants from NID, Multan had the highest frequency (35.3%) with the lowest in BIMDC (16.6%)and MMDC(20.6%). The differences were non-significant (p=0.19). Significantly higher frequency of male respondants (10%, n=22) claimed they could administer Gow-Gates without supervison compared to female respondants (5.4%, n=12, p=0.012, Chi-Square). Training for Gow-Gates had been received by 12.7% (n=28) of the House Officers and dental surgeons. The Highest frequency of training was in NID, Multan (5.4%, n= 12, p= 0.016, chi-square). Conclusion: The majority of the dental practitioners of Multan used IANB as their primary LA technique and intraligamental injections as a supplemental LA technique in their clinics to attain mandibular molars anesthesia for general dental procedures like fillings, root canals and extractions. Keywords: Mandibular local anesthesia, Inferior alveolar nerve block, Gow-Gates technique

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Awareness and Knowledge of General Dental Practitioners in Central India Towards Management of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorder: A Questionnaire-based Survey

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2021/48593.15356 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jayashree Sajjanar ◽

Minal Soni ◽

Jaykumar Gade ◽

Megha Agrawal ◽

Arunkumar Basavaraj Sajjanar

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Disorder ◽

Central India ◽

Causative Factor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Patient Centered ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Diagnosis Therapy ◽

And Training

Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) accounts for common Orofacial Pain (OFP) arising from musculoskeletal origins, affecting almost 80% of the overall population. The multifactorial nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose and treat and is challenging to a considerable number of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs). They’re increasingly approached by patients for advice on TMD, but little is understood about how this disorder is addressed with in primary health care. Aim: To assess the awareness and knowledge regarding management of TMDs among GDPs in Central India. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Central India, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India from 20th June 2020 to 12th December 2020, including 200 general dental practitioners, who were registered under the Dental Council of India. A questionnaire consisting of 17 questions with reference to TMDs was designed and the questionnaire was circulated through a web designed program. The responses were collected, and data were analysed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) statistics for windows version 24.0. Results: The mean age of the participants in the study was 24.80±1.63 years. Predominantly, participants were 164 females (82%). Among all the participants, about 181 (90.50%) of GDP’s were practicing Dentistry. The study findings suggest that the overall general practicing dentists encounter TMD cases and 162 (81%) of GDP’s treat patient at their clinic. A 76% of GDPs acknowledged the causative factor for TMD to be multifactorial and physical examination (88.50%) as the diagnostic tool. Most of the general practitioners around 126 (63%) preferred referring the patient to the specialist, maxillofacial surgeon. Among the practitioners who were confident in treating TMD, occlusal splint was the treatment of choice for 198 (96%) of the GDPs. Conclusion: Many GDPs lack standard protocol knowledge, felt insecure in TMD diagnosis, therapy decisions and treatment. There is a requirement for better quality evidence on which TMD diagnosis and treatment, including the event of a valid, reproducible patient-centered outcome measure to enable dental practitioners to feel confident in managing TMD. It is essential to train GDPs to identify individuals with TMDs through professional courses and training. It would be highly beneficial to educate the undergraduates regarding the diagnosis of TMDs in their curriculum.

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The Concepts of Complete Denture Occlusion amongst Dental Fraternity

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College ◽

10.51985/oyzp7463 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (02) ◽

pp. 65-69

Author(s):

Maria Shakoor Abbasi ◽

Naseer Ahmed ◽

Azad Ali Azad ◽

Fatima Fouad ◽

Humza Daudpota ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Neuromuscular Disorder ◽

Education Level ◽

Complete Denture ◽

P Value ◽

Removable Partial Denture ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Skeletal Class ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Significant Difference

Objectives: To assess the concepts of complete denture occlusion among dental fraternity. Study Design And Setting: Cross-sectional study conducted at various dental hospitals and institutes of Karachi, for a period of six months, from 1st June’2019 to 30th November’2019 Methodology: Total 849 dental practitioners who are currently practising were included. A well-structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS version 25 was used. Results: Bilateral balanced occlusion was an ideal occlusion by majority subjects i.e, 530(62.4%) in patients with wellformed ridges, followed by 464(54.7%) candidates with skeletal class 1, total 376(44.3%) chose it with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, 365(43%) in single complete denture cases, 339(39.9%) with increased inter-arch space, 298(35.1%) with parafunction habits, 296(34.9%) in patients with history of neuromuscular disorder and 271(31.9%) where a complete denture opposes a removable partial denture. Furthermore, Lingualized occlusion was preferred by 341(40.25%) participants for patients with skeletal class 3. Total 316(37.2%) candidates chose it for patients with displaceable supporting tissue followed by 264(31.1%) who chose it for skeletal 2 and 260(30.6%) for cases of highly resorbed ridges. Lastly, 311(36.6%) chose canine guided occlusion with highly resorbed ridges accompanied by high aesthetic demand A significant difference between education level and knowledge of occlusal schemes was also found. Chi-square (73.87), df 6, p-value =0.000. Conclusion: Dental practitioners lack adequate knowledge of occlusal schemes in terms of prescription in complete denture patients. A significant difference between the education level and knowledge of occlusal schemes was found. Therefore, awareness of various occlusal schemes should be increased at undergraduate level.

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