Stainless-steel crowns in children: Norwegian and Finnish dentists’ knowledge, practice and challenges
| Autor: | V. Ansteinsson, Battsetseg Tseveenjav, Håkon Valen, M. M. Uhlen, E. Wuollet, Aida Mulic, Jussi Furuholm |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Clinicum, University of Helsinki, HUS Head and Neck Center |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
medicine.medical_specialty endocrine system Cross-sectional study Dentists Norwegian Esthetics Dental Paediatric dentistry 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Dental developmental disorders medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Tooth Deciduous Restorative dentistry Child Dental Restoration Permanent General Dentistry Finland Practice Patterns Dentists' Treatment decisions Crowns business.industry Norway Stainless-steel crowns Research RK1-715 030206 dentistry Stainless Steel 313 Dentistry language.human_language Restorative treatment Cross-Sectional Studies Clinical evidence Family medicine Dentistry language Oral and maxillofacial surgery Dental caries business |
| Zdroj: | BMC Oral Health, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021) BMC Oral Health |
| ISSN: | 1472-6831 |
| Popis: | Background Stainless-steel crowns (SSCs) are recommended for restorative treatment of young teeth severely affected by caries, fractures or dental developmental disorders (DDDs). However, despite recommendations and clinical evidence, SSCs are not widely used by general dentists, who favour extraction and more conventional restorations. The present study aimed to investigate the views of and use of SSCs among Norwegian and Finnish dentists. Methods The present study was a cross-sectional survey among Norwegian and Finnish dentists. An electronic questionnaire was sent to Norwegian and Finnish dentists asking whether they used SSCs and on which indications. In addition, the questionnaire assessed reasons for non-use and dentists’ perceptions regarding advantages and challenges in the use of SSCs, as well as the need for additional training. Distributions of background characteristics, use of and views on SSCs were calculated, and statistical significance of the associations between respondents’ background and their answers were evaluated. Results Of the 574 Norwegian and 765 Finnish respondents, only 12.0% and 12.9% reported to use SSCs, respectively. The most frequently reported barrier reported by those who did not use SSCs was lack of practical training. The most frequent challenge reported by those using SSCs was difficulties in crown adjustment followed by aesthetic issues, and the most frequently reported advantage was that SSCs maintain the function and occlusion. The majority of respondents reported a need for more information and practical training in the use of SSCs, with hands-on course as their most frequently preferred education type. Conclusion Although the value of SSCs for restoring young molars is recognized by Norwegian and Finnish dentists, SSCs are rarely used by general dentists. The majority of the respondents reported lack of training and materials and was interested in receiving more information and education. |
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