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Journal of Clinical Medical Research
Review Article | Vol. 4, Issue 2 | Journal of Clinical Medical Research

Evaluation of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Regarding Clear Aligner Therapy Amongst BDS Interns: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Survey

 

Bhosale MB1, Kolge NE2*, Jain AA3, Ravindranath VK4

1Intern, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
3Post-graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
4Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India

*Correspondence author: Neeraj Eknath Kolge, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India; Email: [email protected]   

Published Date: 29-07-2023

Copyright© 2023 by Kolge NE, et al. All rights reserved. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Received
30 Jun, 2023		Accepted
22 Jul, 2023		Published
29 Jul, 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Clear aligners are emerging as a potential treatment option in the field of Orthodontics. General dentists are usually the first ones to determine the Orthodontic needs of the patient. With an increasing demand for aligners in daily practice; it is vital for dental students/ future practitioners to know about the basics of clear aligner therapy.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, awareness and attitude regarding CAT among BDS Interns.

Materials and Methods: A self-designed online questionnaire of 20 questions was designed and distributed among 378 BDS Interns via WhatsApp messenger and email.

Results: The majority of participants were aware of the advantages of Clear Aligner Therapy over fixed appliances. However, most lacked knowledge regarding patient instructions, like wearing time, cleaning methods, etc. There was less awareness about the types of tooth movements possible with CAT, factors influencing tooth movement, associated auxiliaries, etc.

Conclusion: It is important for general dentists to be aware of the various treatment modalities and the associated indications, pros, cons and patient instructions. Thus, there is need for addition of more details regarding advances like Aligners in the curriculum to improve the knowledge, awareness and attitude of emerging dentists.

Keywords: Awareness, Attitude, Clear Aligners, Interns, Knowledge

 

Figure 1: Have you heard about clear aligners?

Figure 2: From where did you hear about the aligners?

Figure 3: Do you think aligners are removable?

Figure 4: What kind of cases can be treated with aligners alone?

Figure 5: Do you think there is an age limit for getting orthodontic/aligner treatment?

Figure 6: Do you think that the aligners are less painful than the conventional braces? 

Figure 7: Do you think that the aligners are more esthetic than the conventional braces?

Figure 8: Do aligners poke like conventional braces?

Figure 9: Do you need to visit a dental clinic for appointment as frequently as for conventional braces? 

Figure 10: Do you think you can sleep with aligners in?

Figure 11: Do you think you should eat with aligners?

Figure 12: Do you have to remove aligners while brushing teeth?

Figure 13: What is the recommended time to wear the aligners?

Figure 14: What decides the total number of aligner trays for a particular case?

Figure 15: Do you need attachment on all teeth?

Figure 16: Do you think you can give clear aligners for patients having individual crowns?

Figure 17: Do you think it is necessary to wear a retainer after clear aligner treatment?

Figure 18: Do you need to clean your retainer regularly?

Figure 19: How do you clean your aligners?

Q1. Name
Q2. Have you heard about clear aligners?
Q3. From where did you hear about the aligners?
Q4. Do you think aligners are removable?
Q5. What kind of cases can be treated with aligners alone?
Q6.  Do you think there is an age limit for getting orthodontic/aligner treatment?
Q7.  Do you think that the aligners are less painful than the conventional braces?
Q8.  Do you think that the aligners are more esthetic than the conventional braces?
Q9.  Do aligners poke like conventional braces?
Q10. Do you need to visit a dental clinic for appointment as frequently as for conventional braces?
Q11. Do you think you can sleep with aligners in?
Q12. Do you think you should eat with aligners?
Q13. Do you have to remove aligners while brushing teeth?
Q14. What is the recommended time to wear the aligners?
Q15. What decides the total number of aligner trays for a particular case?
Q16. Do you need attachment on all teeth?
Q17. Do you think you can give clear aligners for patients having individual crowns?
Q18. Do you think it is necessary to wear a retainer after clear aligner treatment?
Q19. Do you need to clean your retainer regularly?
Q20. How do you clean your aligners?

Table 1: Questionnaire.

How to Cite this paper?

Citation: Kolge NE, et al. Evaluation of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Regarding Clear Aligner Therapy Amongst BDS Interns: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Survey. Jour Clin Med Res. 2023;4(2):1-12.

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