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Background: Autotransplantation is a minor surgical procedure which involves transplantation of teeth within the same oral cavity. For children, autotransplantation may be considered as a provisional measure with good survival probability. It offers a viable biological approach for replacing the missing teeth and also for orthodontic treatments in children. Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of autotransplantation among pediatric dentists in Chennai, India. Methods: An 18?item questionnaire was developed, piloted, and distributed among 100 practicing pediatric dentists in Chennai, India. Descriptive statistical analysis was done using Chi?square test. Results: Seventy valid responses from the practicing pediatric dentists were obtained. Among them, 39.7% had an experience of 5–10 years, 47.1% practiced less than 5 years, and 13.2% had experience more than 10 years. Analysis of the responses showed that 76.5% of the pediatric dentists were aware of the procedure but have not observed autotransplantation being done. Among the respondents, 95.6% have not performed this technique and 40.6% of them were not sure of the prognosis. Atraumatic extraction of donor tooth was considered to be a major limitation in autotransplantation by 41.8% of the pediatric dentists. From the responses received, 95.6% were interested in gaining more information with majority opting for more hands on workshops on the technique of autotransplantation. Conclusion: Though most of the respondents were aware of autotransplantation procedure, they have not practiced it due to inadequate training
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Background: COVID-19 presented a unique scenario among children, specifically all over the world. The children had decrease outdoors activities and learning times, increased use of electronic gadgets and changes in sleep patterns. These altered behavior patterns of children directly influenced their behavior in the dental operatory. This coupled with the stringent protocols of COVID-19, made the behavior management of children a tedious task. However, as they say that necessity is the mother of all inventions, the pediatric dentist took this time to evaluate newer methods of behavior management and modified old strategies with newer modifications. Aim: The main aim of this study was to observe the modifications in behavior management strategies among pediatric dentists in the post-COVID-19 era while managing the child in dental operatory. Materials and Methods: Four hundred pediatric dentists were mailed a questionnaire consisting of 24 open and closed-ended questions consisting of personal data, professional information, and questions regarding various behavior management techniques used by them in pre- and post-COVID-19 era. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 26.0, IBM, and a comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was made using Chi-Square test and McNemar test. Results: The results showed that there were statistically highly significant changes in behavior management strategies pre- and post-COVID-19 scenario with P < 0.01. Conclusion: Conventional techniques like Tell-Show-Do were popular in both pre- and post-COVID-19 times with minor modifications in approach, but conscious sedation and distraction techniques were evaluated to have gained more popularity in the post-COVID-19 times along with exploration of new novel techniques.
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Resumen Objetivos: Comparar la percepción, conocimiento y actitud hacia la ortodoncia interceptiva en odontopediatras, ortodoncistas y cirujanos dentistas. Métodos: La muestra se conformó por 52 hombres y 56 mujeres, con una edad de 39.75 ± 9.32 años e incluyó a 36 odontopediatras, 36 ortodoncistas y 36 cirujanos dentistas. Se utilizó un cuestionario de 14 preguntas con características de validez, consistencia interna y estabilidad. El instrumento fue enviado mediante el software Survey Monkey. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante prueba de Chi Cuadrado al 5% de significancia. Resultados: Los profesionales no mostraron diferencias en la percepción y en la actitud hacia el tratamiento (p>0.05). Existió una diferencia con respecto al nivel de conocimiento sobre aspectos puntuales del tratamiento interceptativo (p<0.05). Conclusiones: Los profesionales tuvieron similares percepciones y actitudes frente al tratamiento interceptativo. Sin embargo, existió una diferencia significativa con respecto al nivel de conocimientos entre odontopediatras, ortodoncistas y cirujanos dentistas.
Resumo Objetivos: Comparar a percepção, o conhecimento e a atitude em relação à ortodontia interceptiva em odontopediatras, ortodontistas e cirurgiões-dentistas. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 52 homens e 56 mulheres, com idade de 39,75 ± 9,32 anos e incluiu 36 odontopediatras, 36 ortodontistas e 36 cirurgiões-dentistas. Foi utilizado um questionário de 14 questões com características de validade, consistência interna e estabilidade. O instrumento foi enviado usando o software Survey Monkey. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio do teste Qui quadrado com significância de 5%. Resultado: Os profissionais não apresentaram diferenças de percepção e atitude em relação ao tratamento (p> 0,05). Houve diferença quanto ao nível de conhecimento sobre aspectos específicos do tratamento interceptativo (p <0,05). Conclusões: Os profissionais tiveram percepções e atitudes semelhantes em relação ao tratamento interceptativo. No entanto, houve diferença significativa quanto ao nível de conhecimento entre odontopediatras, ortodontistas e cirurgiões-dentistas.
Abstract Objectives: To compare the perception, knowledge, and attitude towards interceptive orthodontics among pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and dental surgeons. Methods: The sample included 52 men and 56 women, aged 39.75 ± 9.32 years: 36 pediatric dentists, 36 orthodontists, and 36 dental surgeons. The 14-question survey administered had validity, internal consistency, and stability. Survey Monkey was used to administer the survey. The data was analyzed using the chi-square test at a 5% significance level. Results: No differences were found among professionals regarding perception and attitude towards the treatment (p > 0.05). There was a difference regarding the level of knowledge about specific aspects of interceptive treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusions The professionals had similar perceptions and attitudes towards interceptive treatment. However, there was a significant difference regarding the level of knowledge of pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and dental surgeons.
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Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a topically applied liquid that has been used to treat tooth hypersensitivity and arrest cavitated carious lesions. Lesion arrest can be achieved by painting the cavitated lesion with the SDF liquid without removing any infected soft dentin. SDF can serve as an alternative, particularly for patients who cannot tolerate traditional dental treatment, and can reduce the need for dental care to be performed under general anesthesia, with its associated health risks. The aims of this study were to assess Indian pediatric dentist’s SDF educational experiences, knowledge, attitudes, and professional behavior and to explore the relationships among these constructs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 paediatric dentists and post graduates by asking them to take up a survey. All dentists from India. were invited to participate in the survey. An online multiple-choice and fill-in response questionnaire was created in Google Forms. Questions. The data obtained were compiled systematically and then statistically analyzed. Survey responses were received from 100 members. The data showed that 41% percent of respondents under 40 years of age in our study. Out of the 100 respondents were male (53%) than female (47%). The respondents ranged in age from 26 to 65 years; they had graduated from their BDS /MDS program. A lack of self-reported knowledge was most frequently reported concerning whether a restoration must be placed after SDF treatment even if SDF is being reapplied twice per year, whether SDF can be used on root caries lesions, and under which codes SDF treatment can be billed.