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ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2020

Awareness and Treatment Decisions on Tooth Wear among Jordanian Dentists and Prosthodontists: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Samiha Sartawi, Nesreen A Salim, Duaa Taim

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Article in International journal of dentistry, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Samiha SartawiDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9043-8238
Nesreen A SalimDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5355-2269
Duaa TaimJordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0226-9068
University of Jordan · JOJordan Hospital · JO

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Abstract

objectivesTo assess the awareness, knowledge, and treatment decisions by dentists in Jordan regarding tooth wear. MATERIALS AND

methodsA questionnaire was disseminated to a random sample of 200 general dentists and 100 prosthodontists working in the Ministry of Health, academia, private practices, and military services. Chi square and independent

resultsHundred and seventy-nine dentists and prosthodontists responded (59.7% response rate), of which 71.5% was females. 83.8% of the dentists reported they see patients with tooth wear. 61.5% registered wear lesions in the patient file, and 68.2% reported they find a probable cause of tooth wear. 87.2% of the dentists reported that bruxism is the most common cause in Jordan. 63.3% dentists treated their patients. 46.4% reported they "always" record a dietary history. 77.7% did not think that tooth wear is linked to caries. Low confidence levels were demonstrated among general practitioners in diagnosing and treating tooth wear. Regarding treatment decisions, most dentists decided to restore worn teeth with composite and to construct a night guard. Minimally affected anterior teeth were mostly treated with fluoride. Restoration of posterior worn teeth with overlay was suggested by one-third of the dentists.

conclusionThe dentists and prosthodontists in Jordan are aware of tooth wear. However, examination and documentation were given a little priority by general dentists. On the other hand, there was an agreement among the dentists and prosthodontists on applying the minimally invasive approach.

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