Coronectomy: A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey (KAP) Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

This study was conducted in India to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral and maxillofacial surgeons regarding coronectomy and its role in the prevention of IAN injury.MethodologyThe questionnaire entitled: “Coronectomy: A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” was sent to 120 oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Five questions in each domain, i.e., knowledge, attitude, and practice were designed to know the level of awareness, acceptance, and current statu s of the performance of coronectomy among oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS). Teeth with acute infection and mobile teeth were excluded from the consideration of coronectomy procedures.ResultsOut of the 120 questionnaires sent, 50 responses were obtained, thus producing a response rate of 41.6%. The male-to-female ratio in the study was 34:16. 52% of the surgeons had performed up to 5 coronectomies during their entire practice, while 16 % had never even attempted the procedure. Only 42% of the respondents preferred coronectomy, but most of the surgeons were in support of practice-oriented continuing.
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research