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Treatment of Cracked Teeth
Shaymaa Alkhalifah1, Halimah Alkandari1, Prem N Sharma2
1Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Journal of Endodontics
|July 24, 2017
Summary
Treatment decisions for cracked posterior teeth vary widely among dentists, with no clear evidence base. This study found significant differences in approaches between general practitioners and endodontists, highlighting a need for better guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Practice
- Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Background:
- Treatment decisions for cracked posterior teeth lack robust evidence-based guidelines.
- Significant individual variation exists in recommended treatment approaches for cracked teeth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and record variations in treatment approaches for cracked teeth among general practitioners and dental specialists.
- To compare treatment preferences for various cracked tooth scenarios across different dental professional groups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing a structured questionnaire survey.
- Involved 32 prosthodontists, 34 endodontists, and 29 general practitioners in Kuwait.
- Assessed treatment approaches for 5 distinct clinical cracked tooth scenarios.
Main Results:
- Treatment options for cracked teeth varied considerably among all groups and within specialties.
- No overall relationship was found between treatment approaches and specialty training.
- Statistically significant differences were observed between endodontists and general practitioners in specific scenarios (crowning and extraction).
Conclusions:
- Practitioners exhibit substantial differences in cracked tooth treatment planning, despite existing guidelines.
- Further multicountry studies are needed to identify factors influencing treatment choices.
- Development of more widely accepted guidelines and further clinical research is recommended.
Keywords:
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