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{"title":"An assessment of Brazilian dentists' knowledge about tooth fragment reattachment: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Emerson de Sousa Pinheiro, Júlio César Franco Almeida, Fernanda Cristina Pimentel Garcia, Uriel Paulo Coelho Silva, Leonardo Fernandes da Cunha, Carla Massignan, Regina Cardoso de Moura, Liliana Vicente Melo de Lucas de Rezende","doi":"10.1111/edt.12972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>Crown fractures are common traumatic dental injuries and tooth fragment reattachment is a viable option for restoring a fractured tooth. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and experience of dentists in the Federal District regarding the tooth fragment reattachment technique for enamel and dentin fractures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>For the cross-sectional observational study, an electronic form was designed with objective and self-report questions for dentists. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, with their absolute and relative frequencies. For the analysis of categorical variables, the nonparametric chi-squared or Fisher exact association tests were used in the statistical software R (version 4.2.1).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 416 dentists participated in the study (58.9% female and 41.1% male). Of these, 70% declared they knew about fragment reattachment, but only 42.3% reported previous experience with this procedure. The most common storage medium used for the fractured fragment was milk (78.1%), and the bonding material used for reattachment was light-cured composite resin (86.3%). A majority (66.3%) reported that for a patient with enamel and dentin fracture, with the crown fragment in good condition, they would choose to do the reattachment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dentists demonstrated that they had adequate knowledge about the tooth fragment technique, although many did not have previous experience with this procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141177052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Accuracy assessment between computer-guided surgery planning and actual tooth position during tooth autotransplantation.","authors":"Jiaming Zhang, Yue Han, Haoyan Zhong","doi":"10.1111/edt.12971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the precision and efficacy of utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) in combination with three-dimensional printing technology for tooth transplantation.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This study analysed 50 transplanted teeth from 48 patients who underwent tooth transplantation surgery with the aid of CAD and positional guides. A consistent coordinate system was established using preoperative and postoperative cone-beam computed tomography images. Linear displacements and angular deviations were calculated by identifying key regions in both virtual designs and actual transplanted teeth. Additionally, an analysis was conducted to explore potential factors influencing these deviations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean cervical deviation, apical deviation, and angular deviation among the 50 transplanted teeth were 1.16 ± 0.57 mm, 1.80 ± 0.94 mm, and 6.82 ± 3.14°, respectively. Cervical deviation was significantly smaller than apical deviation. No significant difference in deviation was observed among different recipient socket locations, holding true for both single-root, and multi-root teeth. However, a significant difference was noted in apical deviation between single-root and multi-root teeth. Our analysis identified a correlation between apical deviation and root length, leading to the development of a prediction model: Apical deviation = 0.1390 × (root length) + 0.2791.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The postoperative position of the donor teeth shows discrepancies compared to preoperative simulation when utilizing CAD and 3D printed templates during autotransplantation procedures. Continual refinement of preoperative design is a crucial endeavour.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141094684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reliability of information in YouTube™ videos on types of root resorption and related stimulating factors.","authors":"Gülçin Cagay Sevencan, Hande Erener","doi":"10.1111/edt.12970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>Root resorption occurs for various reasons and can also be seen as a treatment complication in orthodontics. This study aimed to assess the reliability and quality of YouTube™ videos on root resorption and to assess whether the videos referred to orthodontic treatment and other stimulation factors.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>YouTube was searched using the keyword 'root resorption', which is the most searched term on Google Trends. The first 200 videos identified using the default filter 'sort by relevance' were used. Information such as the source, type, duration, and number of likes were recorded. Videos were analyzed using a 23-point content scale related to root resorption and divided into groups (poor, moderate, and excellent) based on the Global Quality Score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 95 videos were included in the study. Most were uploaded by dentists or dental clinics (n = 64, 67.4%). The mean number of days since upload was 1536 ± 1254, and the mean duration was 5 ± 4 min. The videos had a mean of 80 ± 515 likes and 7043 ± 35,382 views, and a mean viewing rate of 1131.71 ± 8736.83. The most discussed topic was radiographic signs of root resorption. While the highest content score for the videos was 21, the average score was only 4. The mean GQS was 2 ± 1. Grouping videos by GQS showed that 55 (57.9%) were poor, 38 (40%) were moderate, and 2 (2.1%) were excellent. There was a significant relationship between videos that mentioned orthodontics (n = 62; 65.3%) and higher GQS (p = .036), and a significant difference was between GQS groups for total content levels (p < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>YouTube videos related to root resorption lack sufficient information and clarity, and their quality needs to be improved. Oral health professionals should strive to produce higher-quality videos.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141094674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of shock absorption capacities of three types of mouthguards: A comparative in vitro study.","authors":"Arfi Yohan, Benoit Aurélie, Tapie Laurent, Sandoz Baptiste, Persohn Sylvain, Attal Jean-Pierre, Rignon-Bret Christophe","doi":"10.1111/edt.12968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12968","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>3D printing processes can be used to manufacture custom-made mouthguards for sports activities. Few studies have compared the impact performance of industrial-created mouthguards with that of custom-made mouthguards manufactured by thermoforming or 3D printing. The objective of this in vitro study was to compare the shock absorption capacities of custom-made mouthguards manufactured by 3D printing with industrial mouthguards and thermoformed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) mouthguards.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>For each type of mouthguard, eight samples were produced. 3D-printed mouthguards were manufactured using digital light processing technology. Each mouthguard was subjected to an impact performance test defined by the standard AFNOR XP S72-427, which evaluate maximum deceleration and force transmitted during impact. The thickness of each mouthguard before and after a series of five impacts was measured at the impacted inter-incisal area.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean maximum decelerations during impact ranged from 129 to 189 g for industrial mouthguards, 287 to 425 g for thermoformed EVA mouthguards, and 277 to 302 g for 3D-printed mouthguards. The mean reduction in mouthguard thickness at the impact zone after five tests was 1.2 mm for industrial mouthguards, 0.6 mm for 3D-printed mouthguards, and 2.2 mm for thermoformed EVA mouthguards.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Custom-made 3D printed mouthguards showed slightly better shock absorption ability than thermoformed mouthguards with respect to the indicator proposed in XP S72-427. They seemed to combine the practical advantages of thermoformed mouthguards in sports with better shock absorption capacity and lower cost. Furthermore, they had the least thickness variation during the test, and their shock absorption capacity was the least affected by repeated mechanical tests. Other types of 3D-printing resin materials that will become available must continue to be tested for shock absorption to provide the best protection to users at low cost.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141094686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Specialists' management of permanent dentition traumatic dental injuries in 7–16-year-olds: A qualitative study","authors":"Greig Daniel Taylor,&nbsp;Nathalie Gallichan,&nbsp;Tauseef Haq,&nbsp;Oliver Sumner,&nbsp;Sondos Albadri,&nbsp;Richard D. Holmes,&nbsp;Paula Jane Waterhouse","doi":"10.1111/edt.12960","DOIUrl":"10.1111/edt.12960","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background/Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Specialist paediatric dentists are integral to dental trauma care pathways. General dentists rely on specialist input, more so in complex cases. Little is known about specialists' role in these pathways or the perceived barriers they face. The aim is to explore specialists' role in managing traumatic dental injuries in the permanent dentition in children.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material/Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Face-to-face (remote video) online semi-structured interviews were undertaken. All UK specialists were invited by email. Purposeful sampling aimed to investigate representation from the devolved nations, presence/absence of working within a managed-clinical network and level of care provision. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were thematically analysed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data saturation was reached after nine interviews. Three main themes established were: inconsistent access to care; the need to formalise traumatic dental injuries care pathways; educationally upskilling general dentists.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Geographical variation in provision of specialist and out-of-hours/emergency department care meant patients risked not receiving care by the most appropriate individual. Formalizing care pathways by clearly defining the role of each stakeholder (specialist, dentist, medical professionals and parents) and developing a method to assess complexity was perceived to be essential to improving treatment outcomes. Upskilling general dentists in trauma management appeared essential. A potential lack of engagement was raised, with a suggestion that trauma management education should become core continuing-professional development.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Specialist input should be available in the management of traumatic dental injuries. Current access to specialist care is inequitable across the UK. Formalizing care pathways and upskilling general dentists could ease inconsistencies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/edt.12960","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141072080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical photography and documentation after traumatic dental injuries.","authors":"Nestor Tzimpoulas, Sofia Sotiropoulou, Nitesh Tewari","doi":"10.1111/edt.12963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12963","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Clinical photographic documentation is recommended as part of the standardized clinical evaluation of traumatized patients according to the most current International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), published in 2020. The use of current technology such as mobile smartphones and the emergence of teledentistry for direct communication between dentists and with patients have increased the need to improve the knowledge and skills for contemporary clinical photographic documentation procedures at the dental office as well as at the accident site. The purpose of this review is to include findings from the available literature and discuss modern techniques, contemporary equipment, accessories and developments that can be used by both patients and dental professionals for proper clinical documentation after TDIs. Emphasis is given on the positioning and patient management based on the type and severity of the injury, and the selection of the appropriate technique. Moreover, the number and type of clinical photographs for each dental trauma scenario, the suggested timeline for optimal photographic documentation as well as legal considerations involved are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140946576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public health policies in dental traumatology: A call for action!","authors":"Daniela Atili Brandini, Ana Beatriz Carvalho de Souza Cantão, Liran Levin","doi":"10.1111/edt.12967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are a prevalent public health concern, requiring preventive measures as well as timely and appropriate interventions to prevent adverse outcomes and optimize patients' prognosis. Although dental trauma injuries require prompt clinical intervention, some challenges persist in effectively managing these injuries. In dental traumatology, the implementation of public health policies assumes critical importance, these policies play an important role in addressing preventive measures and mitigating the repercussions of TDI. This review aims to emphasize the importance of developing comprehensive public health policies in dental traumatology, recognizing the strategic importance of this approach and its benefits. By proactively addressing issues associated with dental injuries, these policies have extensive implications for individual quality of life and public health in general. Furthermore, this review will present a suggested structured framework for the development of public health policies, encompassing key domains including prevention, intervention, and education in dental traumatology. The creation and implementation of these policies will address dental trauma through prevention programs, research, and development, and will provide a significant step toward enhancing the well-being of the population and dental trauma victims' prognosis promoting a more resilient healthcare system.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of artificial intelligence applications in responding to dental trauma.","authors":"Idil Ozden, Merve Gokyar, Mustafa Enes Ozden, Hesna Sazak Ovecoglu","doi":"10.1111/edt.12965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study assessed the consistency and accuracy of responses provided by two artificial intelligence (AI) applications, ChatGPT and Google Bard (Gemini), to questions related to dental trauma.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Based on the International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines, 25 dichotomous (yes/no) questions were posed to ChatGPT and Google Bard over 10 days. The responses were recorded and compared with the correct answers. Statistical analyses, including Fleiss kappa, were conducted to determine the agreement and consistency of the responses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis of 4500 responses revealed that both applications provided correct answers to 57.5% of the questions. Google Bard demonstrated a moderate level of agreement, with varying rates of incorrect answers and referrals to physicians.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although ChatGPT and Google Bard are potential knowledge resources, their consistency and accuracy in responding to dental trauma queries remain limited. Further research involving specially trained AI models in endodontics is warranted to assess their suitability for clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevention of orofacial trauma in sports and beyond—What can be done further?","authors":"Lea Budak,&nbsp;Liran Levin","doi":"10.1111/edt.12966","DOIUrl":"10.1111/edt.12966","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Orofacial trauma is considered a public health problem in high-impact sports, imposing a detrimental impact on oral health-related quality of life.<span>^6-8</span> The main concerns are not only the physical and functional impact but also the esthetic ramifications, psychosocial impairment, and incurred cost.<span>^{9, 10}</span> To reduce the incidence and severity of oral trauma, a custom-made mouthguard is recommended.<span>^11-13</span> Contact sports-related dental trauma contributes to a significant proportion of sports injuries among school children.<span>^{6, 14}</span> In this issue, Udayamalee et al.<span>¹⁵</span> conducted a study among 1340 adolescent contact sports players in Sri Lanka. A checklist was administered to obtain demographic information, sports practices, and the use of mouthguards. A proper understanding of dental trauma prevalence makes targeting dental trauma reduction and oral health program plans possible and more effective.</p><p>Basketball is characterized by sprinting and jumping, a very aggressive defense system, and body contact among players, making contact injuries likely.<span>^{8, 13}</span> In this issue, Doğan et al.<span>¹⁶</span> compared basketball players' subjective assessments of different thicknesses of custom-made and boil-and-bite mouthguards. Sixty systematically healthy male professional basketball players evaluated mouthguard comfort and usability, including comfort, fit, stability, tiredness, thirsting, oral dryness, nausea, speaking, breathing, drinking, ease of wear and removal, and inclination to chew. The optimal thickness of mouthguards for basketball players may lead to their consistent use and improved compliance with proper protection against dental trauma.</p><p>Oral injuries make up a large portion of the total injuries suffered by ice hockey players.<span>¹⁷</span> Along with the use of mouthguards, the introduction of face shields and helmets in ice hockey led to a reduction in dental injuries.<span>^{12, 18}</span> In this issue, Opazo-Garcia et al.<span>¹⁹</span> aimed to determine characteristics and differences regarding mouthguard usage among field hockey players from different countries participating in the XII ODESUR games. A cross-sectional study included 78 voluntary hockey athletes who answered a questionnaire, collecting information on the type and the time of mouthguard use. There is a need for sports dentistry as a discipline to promote and adopt best practices to protect athletes from potential risks of dental trauma. Knowledge about dental trauma first aid is very important but at the same time deficient among many members of the public.<span>²⁰</span> Essential areas of education that should be addressed include the use and availability of protective devices such as mouthguards, face shields, and helmets.<span>²¹</span> Better advocacy, regulati","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/edt.12966","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140913416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students about managing traumatic dental injuries based on the 2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines: A online survey of 10 dental schools from 10 countries","authors":"Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu,&nbsp;Vellore Kannan Gopinath,&nbsp;Ana Arias,&nbsp;Frank C. Setzer,&nbsp;Meric Karapinar Kazandag,&nbsp;Anil Kishen,&nbsp;Francesco Mannocci,&nbsp;Raghavendra M. Shetty,&nbsp;Srinivasan Narasimhan,&nbsp;Wataru Ode,&nbsp;Sushmita Ravindran,&nbsp;Nandini Suresh,&nbsp;Igor Tsesis,&nbsp;Victoria Yu,&nbsp;Paul V. Abbott","doi":"10.1111/edt.12961","DOIUrl":"10.1111/edt.12961","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background/Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The knowledge of dental students about managing traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) may not be uniform, depending on global location and dental education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in endodontics and pediatric dentistry at 10 dental schools in 10 countries about the 2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines regarding the management of TDIs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials &amp; Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A previously published questionnaire was used in the current survey. It was an online survey with 12 questions regarding the management of TDIs and some additional questions regarding sociodemographic and professional profiles of the participants were added. The survey was distributed to final-year undergraduate students and postgraduate students in pediatric dentistry and endodontics from 10 dental schools. Simple frequency distributions and descriptive statistics were predominantly used to describe the data. Differences in the median percentage scores among the student categories were assessed using the Kruskal–Wallis test followed by Dwass–Steel–Critchlow–Fligner pairwise comparisons.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 347 undergraduates, 126 postgraduates in endodontics, and 72 postgraduates in pediatric dentistry from 10 dental schools participated in this survey. The postgraduates had a significantly higher percentage score for correct responses compared with the undergraduates. No significant difference was observed between the endodontic and pediatric dentistry postgraduates.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The knowledge possessed by undergraduate and postgraduate students concerning the IADT-recommended management of TDIs varied across the globe and some aspects were found to be deficient. This study emphasizes the critical importance of reassessing the teaching and learning activities pertaining to the management of TDIs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55180,"journal":{"name":"Dental Traumatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140840400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}