Knowledge, attitudes and practices among patients with impacted wisdom teeth towards teeth extraction in Jinan, Shandong Province, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients with impacted wisdom teeth towards tooth extraction, with the intention of identifying both gaps and opportunities for improved dental health education and practices.

Design

A cross-sectional study using a web-based questionnaire.

Setting

The study was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, and Jinan Stomatological Hospital.

Participants

This study included responses from 3467 individuals presenting with impacted wisdom teeth at the study settings between March and May 2023.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcomes measured were the l

SUBMITTER: Sun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749060 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature