To Evaluate the Practices and Attitude Regarding the Material of Choice and Method amongst Dentist for Repair of Defective Restoration of Tooth in Vidarbha: A Cross Sectional Study
Priyanka Paul Madhu *
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Kumar Gaurav Chhabra
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Vaishnavi Dhotkar
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Sumedha Chandiwale
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Alfiya Sheikha
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS (Deemed to Be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The findings of this study will help dental care professionals reach out to the material of choice in more meaningful ways by catering to a list of potential reasons that will determine the selection of material for repair restorations based on its longevity, strength and knowledge of dental professionals of Vidarbha.
Objective: 1. To evaluate the practices regarding material of choice and method amongst dentist for repair of defective restoration of tooth.
- To evaluate the attitude regarding material of choice and method amongst dentist for repair of defective restoration of tooth.
- To correlate the practices and attitude regarding material of choice and method amongst dentist for repair of defective restoration of tooth.
Methodology: An online based cross sectional questionnaire study will be conducted by assessing the responses to 15 selected questions regarding carried assessment of the practice and attitude about reparative restorations among dental professionals of Vidarbha Region. The aspect on which results will be analyzed is the preferred material by dentists for reparative restoration. The questionnaire will be distributed amongst dental health professionals and their responses will be recorded along with validation of questionnaire. A convenient sampling method has been applied in the cross-sectional study depending upon the responses received after the survey. The results will be determined based on response on material selection and its longevity.
Survey Procedure: questions will be asked by online platform to dental health professionals with explanation of purpose of the study. The questions will be both open and close end type.
Expected Results: The expected result of the study will determine preferred material of choice and method for repair of defective restoration amongst dental health professionals of Vidarbha.
Conclusion: There are many key factors that affect the regarding material of choice and method amongst dentist for repair of defective restoration of tooth. Hence this study will evaluate material of choice and method amongst dentist for repair of defective restoration of tooth.
Keywords: Dental material, material of choice, practice, repair of defective restorations