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Understanding patients' and dentists' perspectives in dental trauma management: A mixed-methods study
Wataru Ode1, Violeta Lopez2, Mun Loke Wong1
1Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Summary
Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) significantly impact patients
Area of Science:
- Dental Traumatology
- Oral Rehabilitation
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) present significant challenges for patients, impacting their daily lives and rehabilitation.
- Dental practitioners often focus on disease treatment, potentially overlooking the broader consequences of trauma for patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multifaceted impact of traumatic dental injuries on patients.
- To compare patient and dentist perceptions regarding traumatic dental injuries and their management.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory sequential mixed-methods design involving adult TDI patients and their dentists.
- Quantitative phase using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) followed by qualitative focus group discussions (FGD).
Main Results:
- Patients reported significant discomfort, self-consciousness, and embarrassment due to TDI.
- Patients prioritized aesthetics and feared tooth loss, while dentists were less aware of patient guilt and fear of judgment.
Conclusions:
- TDI have profound functional, psychological, and social effects on patients.
- Understanding differing patient and dentist perspectives is crucial for effective TDI management and continuity of care.