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Michèle Muller-Bolla1,2,3, Anaïs Garcia2, Elody Aïem1,2
1Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Côte d'Azur University, Nice, France.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|March 20, 2020
Summary
French pediatric dentists often remove deep caries in primary teeth completely in one step, differing from European peers who prefer selective excavation. Further education on caries management is recommended for French dentists.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Caries Management
Background:
- Limited data exists on managing deep carious lesions (DCL) in primary teeth.
- Previous studies focused on DCL management in permanent teeth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey French pediatric dentists' strategies for DCL management in vital primary teeth.
- To compare their caries removal techniques with European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) members.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was electronically administered from 2018-2019.
- Participants included members of CEOP, SFOP, and EAPD.
- Descriptive and statistical analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- 53% of respondents favored complete caries removal in one step; 12% preferred stepwise techniques.
- 68% of French pediatric dentists opted for one-step complete removal versus 44% of other EAPD members choosing selective excavation (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- French dentists' caries management practices for primary teeth may not align with current recommendations.
- Additional training is suggested for French dentists in caries management.
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