Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to endodontic-periodontal lesions: A survey among dental surgeons in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Q3 Dentistry

Saudi Endodontic Journal Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI:10.4103/sej.sej_174_21

W. Kaboré, Jocelyne Gare, C. Koama

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Abstract

Introduction: Endodontic-periodontal lesions (EPLs) continue to be a challenge for clinicians in terms of diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic approaches to EPLs by dental surgeons in Burkina Faso. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive purpose. The study population consisted of dental surgeons practicing in the city of Ouagadougou. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with R Commander version 3.6.0 software. Results: Fifty practitioners participated in the survey. The level of knowledge of the diagnosis was above average for 70% of the practitioners surveyed, while 98% of the practitioners had an above-average level of knowledge regarding therapeutic and prognostic approaches to EPLs. The overall level of awareness of EPL management was average to good for 85.5% of the practitioners. Having a postgraduate degree was significantly associated with the overall level of knowledge (P = 0.01). Conclusion: The overall theoretical knowledge of dental surgeons regarding EPLs appears to be good. Nevertheless, there are deficiencies in the knowledge of diagnostic parameters. This could result in failures in terms of how this pathology is managed.

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牙髓-牙周病变的诊断和治疗方法:对布基纳法索瓦加杜古牙科外科医生的调查

牙髓-牙周病变(epl)在诊断、治疗和预后方面一直是临床医生面临的挑战。本研究的目的是评估布基纳法索牙科医生对epl的诊断、治疗和预后方法。材料和方法:这是一项具有描述性目的的横断面研究。研究人群包括在瓦加杜古市执业的牙科医生。采用自填问卷收集数据，使用R Commander 3.6.0软件进行分析。结果:50名从业人员参与调查。70%的受访医生对诊断的知识水平高于平均水平，而98%的受访医生对急性脑损伤的治疗和预后方法的知识水平高于平均水平。85.5%的从业人员对EPL管理的总体认知水平为中等至良好。研究生学历与整体知识水平显著相关(P = 0.01)。结论:口腔外科医生的epl理论知识总体较好。然而，在诊断参数的知识方面存在不足。这可能会导致如何管理这种病理的失败。

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Saudi Endodontic Journal Dentistry-Dentistry (all)

CiteScore

1.60

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0.00%

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审稿时长

32 weeks

期刊介绍： Vision SEJ aims to be one of the foremost worldwide periodical on Endodontics, dedicated to the promotion of research, post-graduate training and further education in Endodontics. Mission Statement To serve as a medium for continued Endodontic education and qualitative scientific publications on clinical trials, basic science related to the biological aspects of Endodontics, basic science related to Endodontic techniques as well as dental trauma that will ultimately improve the Endodontic research and patient’s health. Scope In this journal, Endodontists, Endodontic postgraduate students and general dentists, can learn about new concepts in root canal treatment and the latest advances in techniques and instrumentation that help them keep pace with rapid changes in this field. Aims and Objectives To publish cut edge peer-review original articles, case reports, letters to the editor, editorials, review articles, commentaries, and innovations that will impact on Endodontics. To enhance exchange of ideas/information relating to Endodontics and interaction among stakeholders. To encourage networking and partnership between individuals, government and non-governmental organizations for the provision of quality health care. To advocate for training, workshops, seminars, scientific manuscript writing conferences that will advance publishing culture.