Contemporary Views Regarding Prophylactic Third Molar Extraction among Dental Practitioners in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai City: A Cross-sectional, Questionnaire-based Survey
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: The literature pertaining to third molar extractions is widespread and considered to be the most frequent procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The prophylactic removal of asymptomatic impacted third molars is defined as the surgical removal in the absence of local pathology. Consensus states that extraction of symptomatic and/or diseased third molars is an appropriate treatment, however, prophylactic removal of asymptomatic molars is controversial among dental practitioners. Systematic reviews suggest no evidence either in support or against the prophylactic removal of asymptomatic impacted third molars, particularly from India thereby giving rise to the need of this study. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study carried out among 407 general dental practitioners and specialists from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai city in the span of 2 months. Variables such as age, gender, and qualification of the respondents were compared with the answering pattern thereby reflecting the knowledge attitude and practice. Results: The present study evaluates the contemporary views and practices regarding prophylactic third molar extractions and shows a significant disparity among younger, middle-aged, and older dentists regarding the age group, investigations, techniques, and etiology pertaining to prophylactic third molar extractions. Majority of the dentists justify prophylactic third molar extractions, among which the number is significantly higher of younger dentists suggestive of the attitudes of the upcoming dental practitioners. Similar differences are noted among the male and female dentists and also among general and specialty dental practitioners. Conclusion: The dentists should have a greater scientific foundation from a clinical standpoint in the decision-making process regarding prophylactic third molar extraction before concluding the treatment protocol.
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Ipsita Rajiv Chitre, Yash Raj, Dheeraj Kalra, Disha Jain
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