Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 9
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Ashish Kumar.
ashishdentalcare@gmail.com
Background: Accurate treatment planning for implant that considers anatomical limitations and prosthetic demands is mandatory to ensure a predictable treatment. It also reduces the overall chances of expected postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge and awareness about surgical template among general dental practitioner in Noida, India. Materials & Methods: This study was entirely accomplished on a cross sectional model. It also employed the logical usage of questionnaire. A total of 200 private dental practitioners of Noida, India were firstly screened and approached for the study. However, after considering few imperative aspects, this number was finally reduced to 100. Authors performed the study by close ended questionnaire containing questions regarding the current knowledge and awareness about surgical template. Response was recorded and data was processed statistically to evaluate the real-time knowledge and awareness level. Results: Statistical analysis was done using statistical software ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)’. The recorded data was subjected to suitable statistical tests to obtain p values, mean, standard deviation, standard error an 95% CI. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. 27 practitioners were unaware of the usage of surgical template. 94 practitioners think that UG dental curriculum is inadequate regarding surgical template. 60 practitioners think that surgical template must be made mandatory for all dental institutions. Only 12 practitioners have attended any CDE/CME/Workshop/Demo/Hands-On on surgical template. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study authors concluded that dentists Knowledge and awareness about implant surgical template was at moderate levels. As surgical template is a promising boom and effective tool in the field of oral implantology, frequent educational programs and technique demonstrations must be organized to update the existing knowledge of clinicians.
Keywords: Implant, Surgical Template; Awareness, Knowledge.
