ASSESSING EGYPTIAN DENTISTS' KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE IN UTILIZING FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE RESIN SPACE MAINTAINERS: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY
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Interceptive orthodontics, Fiber-reinforced composite resin Space maintainer, Bonded space maintainer.
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Introduction: Utilization of fiber-reinforced composite resin space maintainers (FRCRSM) in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry holds significant potential for effective space management. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, familiarity, frequency of usage, and perceived challenges related to FRCRSM among a sample of Egyptian orthodontists and pedodontists through a structured questionnaire survey. Subjects and methods: A questionnaire was designed and prepared, then evaluated for reliability and validity. A total sample of 200 participants, including Egyptian orthodontists and pedodontists, were asked to complete the questionnaire, and the final data were analyzed. Results: The survey responses from 200 participants unveiled varying levels of knowledge and utilization of FRCRSM among Egyptian orthodontists and pediatric dental practitioners. While 20 % demonstrated a comprehensive understanding and routinely incorporated FRCRSM in clinical settings, a substantial proportion of 80 % indicated limited exposure or knowledge gaps. Conclusion: The results of the current survey showed that a high percentage of orthodontic and pediatric dentistry practitioners didn't use the FRCSM as a space maintainer; this could be attributed to its technique sensitivity and reduced knowledge about this type of space maintainer.
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Ahmed Akram EL-Awady
Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Hamdy Mahmoud Badreldin Mohamed
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Hosam Muhammed Elsayed
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Assiut Branch), Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt.
Ahmed Mohamed Nagiub
Lecturer, Department of Dental Bio-Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed Galal Aboelsoud
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abdelhamid Abuelyazid Eissa
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Salam Mohamed EL Araby
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Girls branch), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Waled omar ameen kadour
Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed Shehata Mohamed Ammar
Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Elaf Jamal Fitaihi
Private practice ,Andalusia Dental Centers, Jeddah ,KSA.