Lesion sterilization and tissue repair Therapy in primary Teeth: knowledge of dentists in Upper Egypt – a cross-sectional study | ||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 January 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2025.351546.1877 | ||
| Authors | ||
| yasmeen Ahmed mohamed* 1; Mahmoud Ahmed Mahmoud2; Ghada Abd Elwahab Salem3 | ||
| 1Paediatric Dentistry and Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Fayoum University, El Fayoum, Egypt | ||
| 2Paediatric and Community Dentistry Department,Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University, El Minya, Egypt | ||
| 3Paediatric Dentistry Departement, Faculty of Dentistry , Nahda University, Beni-suef,Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract: Background: Lesion sterilization and tissue repair therapy can relieve symptoms in community-based dental programs, for children who are uncooperative, or in situations where primary tooth canals cannot be negotiated. It is easy to use, painless, economical, time-saving, and less taxing on patients’ bodies and minds. It can be utilized as a therapeutic alternative when pulpectomies have not worked for a variety of reasons. Objectives and Aim: To assess knowledge level about Lesion sterilization and tissue repair therapy (LSTR) among dentists in Upper Egypt. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of registered dentists in Upper Egypt using a validated, well constructed electronic questionnaire to assess dentists’ knowledge level regarding using LSTR. Results 64.92%of dentists had never heard about LSTR. Sixty four percent of dentists had low knowledge about LSTR as they answered less than 50% of knowledge questions correctly, and only 25% of dentists had good knowledge about LSTR as they answered more than 70% of knowledge questions correctly. Conclusion Majority of dentists in Upper Egypt had low level of knowledge regarding LSTR technique. Pediatric dentistry speciality, years of professional experience and respondents practicing in teaching hospitals were more likely associated with good knowledge about LSTR [odd ratio (OR)=3.30; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.58 to 6.89; P = 0.001, OR = 2.77. 95% CI = 1.37 to 5.59; P = 0.005, and OR = 2.02; 95% CI = 1.09 to 3.74; P = 0.025, respectively]. Keywords: Primary teeth, Egypt, knowledge, Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Primary teeth; Egypt; knowledge; Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair | ||
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