Year : 2020

Volume : Volume 11

Issue : Issue 2s

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Dr. Rani Somani
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Abstract

Background:  To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of Medical practitioners in Delhi and NCR region regarding emergency management of avulsed tooth.  Materials and Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out amongst 800 Government and Private Medical Practitioners. A simple random sampling method was used for sample selection. Data was collected using self (interviewer) administered questionnaire to assess knowledge of Medical practitioners and how they manage tooth avulsion cases before referring to the dentist. The questionnaire was divided into various sections such as general information, storage medium, management and replantation of an avulsed tooth. Data obtained was tabulated into an excel sheet and statistically analyzed. Results: A total of 800 Medical practitioners participated in the survey, and it was observed that 39.6% of Medical practitioners had appropriate knowledge regarding general information on tooth avulsion, whereas only 6.5% had knowledge related to the storage medium of an avulsed tooth, 1.8% had knowledge regarding management of tooth avulsion, and only 2% knew about replantation. When an intergroup comparison was made between various variables, it was found statistically significant. Conclusion: Medical practitioners have basic knowledge of management of tooth avulsion but not the various aspects of treatment strategies.

Keywords: Tooth avulsion, Storage medium, Management, Medical practitioners, Cross-sectional survey