ArticleFrontiers in dental medicine2026
Pericoronitis among dental students: experience, awareness, and management practices.
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Introduction: Pericoronitis is a common inflammatory condition associated with partially erupted third molars and frequently encountered in dental practice. Understanding dental students' experience and management approaches is important for improving education and clinical decision-making. Objective: To assess the prevalence, clinical experience, and management practices related to pericoronitis among undergraduate dental students. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among clinical dental students. Data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies and percentages. Associations between categorical variables were assessed using the Chi-square test with significance set at Results: A total of 259 students participated. Among them, 35.5% were sixth-year students, 32% in the fifth year, and 31.5% in the fourth year. History of pericoronitis was reported by a substantial proportion of students. A statistically significant association was found between history of pericoronitis and dental consultation ( Conclusion: Personal experience with pericoronitis significantly influences dental consultation behavior among students. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening preventive education and evidence-based management strategies in undergraduate dental training.
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