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- Title
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of the administration of Gow-Gates mandibular block among dental students.
- Authors
Pranati, T.; Dhanraj, M.
- Abstract
Introduction: Pain control is a primary yet challenging goal to achieve as a dentist. In patient's opinion, their attitude toward dentists and dentistry relies on the local anesthetic experience they have had before. Various techniques are available for achieving mandibular anesthesia - inferior alveolar nerve block, Gow-Gates mandibular block, and Akinosi-Vazirani closed mouth mandibular nerve block. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the administration of Gow-Gates mandibular block among dental students. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted through Google Forms. The questionnaire was created in such a way that it assesses the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Gow- Gates nerve block technique. The link for the survey was circulated among dental students pursuing their 3rd year, final year, and internship in Chennai. Results: A total of 164 responses were obtained. About 70.7% of the responders were aware of Gow-Gates mandibular block technique. Only 32.9% of the respondents have had a demo on the administration of Gow- Gates mandibular block and only 23.2% of the respondents have administered Gow-Gates nerve block. Only 18.3% of the respondents were confident enough to administer Gow-Gates mandibular block without any supervision. Conclusion: The results clearly show the lack of knowledge and interest about the technique, advantages and disadvantages of Gow-Gates mandibular block.
- Subjects
CHENNAI (India); DENTAL students; ATTITUDE (Psychology); NERVE block; DENTAL technology; MANDIBULAR nerve; MANDIBULAR prosthesis; LOCAL anesthetics
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2020, Vol 14, Issue 7, p1077
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article