Sourav Kumar Pati
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Odisha, IndiaPublications
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Research Article
Knowledge and Preference of Prosthodontic and Orthodontic Treatment Options for Dental Anomalies among General Practitioners in India
Author(s): Piyush Gupta*, Sourav Kumar Pati, Kavuda Nagarjuna Prasad, Saranya S, Rachita Guru and Bikash Ranjan Bindhani
Background and objective: Dental anomalies vary from the normal size, contour, number, color and some deviation from development of teeth. Local as well as systemic factors may be responsible for these developmental disturbances. Missing lateral incisor or Peg shaped lateral incisor is such a condition. The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of general practitioners regarding needs of prosthodontic, orthodontic, or integrated treatment approach for management of peg shaped lateral incisor through a self-represented survey. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study was planned to conduct a survey using questionnaire containing 16 questions which were mailed and distributed to random sample of 1000 general dental surgeons who voluntarily took part in the study. Results: Results were self-descriptive .. Read More»