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To understand the awareness and knowledge among dental students and dental technicians regarding the use of methyl methacrylate material.

To assess the knowledge and awareness of occupational hazards associated with the use of Methyl methacrylate in the region of Manipal and Mangalore among the Dental students, and Dental technicians using a novel Triangle system approach.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/11/037775
Enrollment
400
Registered
2021-11-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Gayathri Krishnamoorthy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ï?· Dental students from colleges in Manipal and Mangalore (II, III, IV BDS) ï?· Interns from colleges in Manipal and Mangalore ï?· Postgraduate students from the Department of Prosthodontics, from colleges in Manipal and Mangalore ï?· Dental technicians from colleges in Manipal and Mangalore ï?· Those consenting to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ï?· Pre-existing conditions like asthma or wheeze. ï?· Those who are under anti-allergic medications. ï?· Those who are under steroids. ï?· Pre-existing atopic dermatitis or childhood eczema diagnosed by a physician.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Participants will have poor knowledge and awareness regarding the use of methyl methacrylateTimepoint: At 6 months interval the total percentage of population with poor knowledge and awareness regarding methyl methacrylate will be calculated—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Participants will have adequate knowledge and awareness of methyl methacrylate use.Timepoint: At 12 months interval the percentage of participants with adequate knowledge and awareness regarding methyl methacrylate will be calculated—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGayathri Krishnamoorthy

Manipal College of Dental Sciences

gayathri.km@manipal.edu0820-2922183

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026