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Pediatric and general dentists' attitudes toward pulp therapy for primary teeth
J Lucas Bowen1, Kavita R Mathu-Muju, David A Nash
1University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Pediatric Dentistry
|July 17, 2012
Summary
Most dentists rarely use indirect pulp therapy (IPT) for primary teeth, with pediatric dentists being less likely than general dentists. Pulpotomy is generally considered more successful than IPT.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Indirect pulp therapy (IPT) is a conservative treatment for deep caries in primary teeth.
- Understanding dentists' attitudes towards IPT is crucial for optimizing pediatric dental care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the treatment planning attitudes of pediatric and general dentists regarding indirect pulp therapy (IPT) in primary teeth.
- To assess knowledge and attitudes towards IPT through clinical scenarios.
Main Methods:
- An electronic survey was distributed nationwide to 3,883 general dentists and 3,691 pediatric dentists.
- 1,259 surveys (17% response rate) were completed, assessing treatment planning for IPT in primary teeth via clinical scenarios.
Main Results:
- Only 41% of general dentists and 28% of pediatric dentists chose IPT when appropriate (P<.01).
- Pediatric dentists were significantly less likely than general dentists to select IPT.
Conclusions:
- Indirect pulp therapy (IPT) is underutilized by both general and pediatric dentists for primary teeth.
- Pediatric dentists exhibit different treatment planning approaches and material preferences compared to general dentists for vital pulp therapy.
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