Tooth Loss
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is * To determine the Prevalence of constructed space maintainers at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. * To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. and \- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards use of space maintainers in children, at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.
Detailed description
The purpose of the study is * To determine the Prevalence of constructed space maintainers at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. * To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. and \- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards use of space maintainers in children, at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. PO1: Population: Egyptian children with constructed space maintainers and their guardians attending Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. Outcome1: Prevalence of constructed space maintainers Knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians. PO2 Population2: Pediatric dentists at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. Outcome2: knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards the use of the space maintainers.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
i have two population 1st population is Pediatric patients Inclusion criteria for pediatric patients: 1. All patients with constructed space maintainers 2. Positive patient's acceptance for participation in the study. 3. Both genders are included. 4. Children Medically free from any systemic disease.
Exclusion criteria
for pediatric patients: 1. Patients with orthodontic appliances. 2. Patient having one of the different following habit thumb sucking, lip biting, tongue thrusting etc. 2nd population is pediatric dentists: Inclusion criteria for Pediatric dentists: -All Pediatric dentists having master degree and above.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of constructed space maintainers | 6 months | Device for measurement through Visual examination and unit is Binary (Yes, No) and MCQ |