Acceptance or rejection of biological restoration: An educational interventional study.

Autor: Rao, Dhanu, Havale, Raghavendra, Karobari, Namira, Latha, Athira, Nagaraj, Manasa, Tharay, Namratha, Shrutha, S
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care; Feb2020, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p1170-1176, 7p
Abstrakt: Background: The quest for an ideal restorative material has led to the discovery of biological restoration that is, the use of natural tooth as a restorative material. Thus, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the knowledge about biological restorations and efficacy of health education. Materials and Methods: It was a questionnaire-based pre- and post-educational interventional study. Around 386 parents reported to the department and willing to participate were included in the study. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The study was carried out in three phases where the second being the health education by individual approach. The data were further subjected to statistical analysis. Result: Our study comprised of 117 (30.3%) fathers and 269 (69.7%) mothers. When enquired about the awareness of biological restoration and tooth banks 96.6% and 95.3% of the parents were unaware of it respectively. About the acceptance of biological restoration treatment before the intervention, only 26% of parents accepted the treatment. However, after the educational intervention, the acceptance increased to 93%. Conclusion: A lacuna exists as per the knowledge and awareness of biological restorations was concerned. Health education can be considered as a pioneering approach in the creation of awareness and there is an increased need to conduct such educational interventions to improve parents' attitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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