Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Sreetama Chatterjee.
tsreetama@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Recently, three-dimensional imaging technique Cone beam computed tomography has established many landmarks in the field of dental radiology. Currently, CBCT is typically advised by an oral radiologist (for head & neck diagnosis) and by prosthodontists (for implantology). Dental implant rehabilitation is the most common rehabilitation treatment where CBCT is comprehensively used. The sole endeavour of this study was to assess the existing Knowledge and awareness regarding Cone Beam Computed Tomography among general dental practitioner in Ghaziabad, India.  Materials & Methods: The study was completely based on a cross-sectional philosophy using a questionnaire. Initially, a total of 100 private dental practitioners of Ghaziabad, India were approached and requested to fill the questionnaire. Authors employed a close-ended questionnaire having queries about the existing Knowledge and awareness about Cone Beam Computed Tomography. The questionnaire was handed over to the selected dentists at their respective workplaces. Authors processed the mined information of dentists who truthfully responded. All answers or feedbacks were gathered, and data were analyzed statistically to assess real-time Knowledge and awareness.  Results: Statistical analysis was attempted by statistical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The processed data was sent to appropriate statistical tests achieve p values, mean, standard deviation, standard error and 95% CI. P ≤ 0.05 was set as significant. Out of 100 practitioners, males were 65, and females were 35. Total 3 participants were falling in the age range of 65 years or more. Eighteen dentists were the age range of 51-55 years. Twenty-seven participants were having an undergraduate degree and more than 5 yrs of practising experience. Seventeen participants were having the postgraduate degree and less than 5 yrs of practising experience wherein eight were having a postgraduate degree and more than 5 yrs of experience.  Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study authors concluded that Knowledge and awareness of studied dentists about Cone Beam Computed Tomography were at fair levels. Authors also anticipate periodic public awareness campaigns and didactic demonstrations about the latest radiological advancements, including CBCT.

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; Awareness, Implant, Surgery, Radiology.