Interproximal grinding (disking) of caries in primary molars, attiudes and the extent utilized in a Swedish County

Granath, Johanna (author)

Asztely, A. (author)

Lundgren, Ted, 1959 (author): Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för odontologi, sektion 3,Institute of Odontology, Section 3

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2018-04-30
2018
English.
In: Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0001-6357 .- 1502-3850. ; 76:6, s. 394-400

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Abstract Subject headings

Objective: To assess the occurrence of interproximal grinding as a caries therapy in primary molars, to what degree grinding replaced conventional restorative caries therapy, to what extent anaesthesia was used while grinding and to assess open comments about attitudes about grinding. Materials and methods: A questionnaire was sent to 108 public dental service clinics with questions concerning the use of grinding as a therapy and alternative to restorative treatment, the use of anaesthesia prior to conventional caries therapy and grinding, respectively. In addition, a content analysis of open comments about grinding was performed. Results: Grinding had been performed in 96% of the clinics. Two-thirds of the dentists used grinding as an alternative to conventional restorative treatment at some point. Most dentists used anaesthesia prior to restorative therapy. Prior to grinding, the frequency of anaesthesia was lower (median 5.0) than for conventional restorative therapy (median 8.7) (p < .001). The open comment analysis revealed complex reasons for the use of grinding. Conclusions: Grinding has been widely practiced in parts of Sweden, is presently a technique employed by a multitude of dentists, and that anaesthesia is used less frequently prior to grinding, in comparison to conventional restorative therapy. Dentist considered grinding as a treatment option in specific situations.

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Clinical Medicin ...; and Dentistry

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