Orthodontic management of traumatized teeth: a survey among orthodontists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information on previous traumatic dental injuries is important as they can lead to increased complications during orthodontic treatment and impact the treatment planning and outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of Jordanian orthodontists in orthodontic management of traumatized permanent teeth.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey among active registered orthodontists using a questionnaire distributed by hand.

Results

The study included 139 orthodontists. Nearly half of orthodontists treated between one to three patients with a history of traumatic dental injuries in the past 3 months. Only 43.2% of the participant asked routinely about history of trauma. A vast discrepancy in times waited before orthodontic movement and in the orthodontic

SUBMITTER: Rajab LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature