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Evaluation the Level of Knowledge and Practice of Dental Students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences about Traumatic Dental Injuries in 2018-2019
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Ahmadreza Mirzaei   , Iman Shirinbak , Mohsen Khansari Bakhtiari1, Nooshin Gholizadeh , Nooshin Gholizadeh , Niloofar Movahedi , Arezoo Aghakouchakzadeh  |
| Department of oral and maxillofacial pathology, School of Dentistry, Alborz University of Medical Science, Karaj, Iran , a.aghakouchakzadeh@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (1434 Views) |
Background: Dental traumas are important events that can cause tooth displacement, fracture or removal teeth from dental socket. Studies have shown that the prognosis of treatment depends on the knowledge of those present at the accident and the correct performance of the dentist in treating the injured person. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and practice of dental students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences about traumatic dental injuries.
Methods: The present study was conducted on 63 dental students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences. Participants answered a questionnaire containing 7 multiple-choice questions. Questions 1 and 2 were about demographic information of students and questions 3 to 7 were related to dental trauma.
Results: The results showed that, in response to question 3 93.7% of people, take it to the dentist after finding the broken fragment. In response to question 4, 63.5% put the broken fragment in the milk and take it to the dentist. In response to question 5, 57.1% of people after finding a tooth, replant it and take to the dentist. In response to question 6, 58.7% wash the tooth in tap water, if find the tooth covered by dirt. In response to question 7, 42.9% of people selected the extracted tooth environment as milk.
Conclusion: Comparison of previous studies and guidelines related to dental trauma management with the findings of this study showed that dental students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences have good knowledge about this issue.
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| Keywords: Knowledge, Practice Management, Traumatic Dental Occlusion, Dental |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2021/10/16 | Accepted: 2021/10/02 | Published: 2021/10/02
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