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Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Regarding Standardized Treatment Protocol For Pulp Therapy In Deciduous Dentition Among General Dental Practitioners Of Chennai, India- A Questionnaire Survey.
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ADITYA JAIN, GEO MANI
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Dental caries is the most prevailing disease not only affecting permanent dentition, but also involving deciduous dentition. Deciduous teeth are considered a best space maintainer and preserve arch integrity for eruption of succedaneous permanent teeth. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding standardized treatment protocol for pulp therapy in deciduous dentition among general dental practitioners. A questionnaire of 12 questions was prepared and was distributed among a convenience sample of 100 dental practitioners via an online survey platform. The data was collected and analysed. A difference was observed in knowledge regarding standardised treatment protocol for pulp therapy in deciduous dentition among both the groups, which is based on the qualification and on the year of clinical experience. The results of this study demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge and attitude of GDPs regarding standardised treatment protocol for pulp therapy in deciduous dentition. Further knowledge could improve the attitude and practice of GDPs regarding endodontic treatment in deciduous teeth.
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Deciduous dentition, Dental caries, Medicaments, Pulp therapy, General dental practitioners, Children.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.01.288
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