Managing White Spot Lesions: Insights from Dental Professionals in South India
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Parthasarathy Revathy, Srinivasan Srividhya, Vishwanath Sankar, Karunakaran Janani, Ilango Sangita, Sakthi Nikesh
Primary Institution: Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Hypothesis
What is the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental professionals regarding the management of white spot lesions?
Conclusion
Dental professionals in South India have a good understanding of white spot lesions and generally agree on the necessity of treating them.
Supporting Evidence
- 100% of participants were aware of white spot lesions.
- Specialists showed higher familiarity with advanced concepts like ICDAS.
- Most respondents agreed on the necessity to treat white spot lesions.
Takeaway
This study shows that dentists in South India know about white spot lesions and believe they should be treated to prevent further dental problems.
Methodology
A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among dental professionals using a 21-question survey distributed online.
Limitations
The study had a low response rate and selection bias due to online survey distribution, affecting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants included undergraduate practitioners, postgraduates, and specialists in dentistry.
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