Evaluation of the knowledge of general dentists, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Turkey regarding the diagnosis and orthodontic management timing of traumatized teeth.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of general dentists, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Turkey regarding the diagnosis and the timing of orthodontic management of traumatized teeth, based on the 2020 guideline of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) and the orthodontic trauma guidelines published in 2008 and 2021.

Methods

A digital survey consisting of 23 multiple-choice questions was created on the Google Forms platform, based on the dental trauma and orthodontic trauma guidelines. The survey was distributed electronically via WhatsApp or email to orthodontists (n = 56), pediatric dentists (n = 66), and general dentists (n = 134). The data obtained were analyzed comparatively using Chi-Square tests (P < 0.05).

Resul

SUBMITTER: Celik IH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687476 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature