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- Title
Awareness and knowledge of periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery among undergraduate students -- A survey.
- Authors
Harsha, L.; Ganapathy, Dhanraj M.
- Abstract
Aim: The aim of the survey is to assess the degree of awareness and knowledge of periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery among undergraduates. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based study was conducted to assess the degree of awareness and knowledge of periodontal plastic and esthetic surgical procedures among 100 interns in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. All participants were provided with a pre-structured questionnaire comprising 15 questions related to periodontal plastic and esthetic surgical procedures and answering was completely self-based. The questions were divided into three segments: (a) Basics of mucogingival procedures, (b) surgical procedures and techniques, and (c) indications for mucogingival procedures. The possible options chosen by the participants were tabulated and the percentile for each question was represented using pie charts.Results: Among the 100 participants, 96% of students were aware of mucogingival or periodontal plastic and esthetic surgical procedures. About 60% of students were aware of the techniques of periodontal plastic and esthetic surgical procedures and 62% of the participants were aware of the indication of these surgical procedures. Conclusion: The most widely accepted treatment modality for cases of gingival recession is the surgical correction of the defect. Mucogingival procedures or periodontal plastic surgery involves correction of soft tissue defects involving the periodontium and frenum. Advancements and better techniques would help in improving periodontal health and also help correct defects in esthetic regions. Moreover, it is also important that we are aware of the various techniques used for the treatment of these soft tissue abnormalities.
- Subjects
CHENNAI (India); PLASTIC surgery; UNDERGRADUATES; GINGIVA; OPERATIVE surgery; SURGICAL indications; TOOTH root planing
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2020, Vol 13, Issue 1, p58
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article