Awareness and Knowledge Regarding the Concept of Shortened Dental Arches Among Dental Surgeons in Karachi, Pakistan: Awareness of Shortened Dental Arches

Kelash Kumar; . Tariq; . Ambreen; . Saqib; Uzma Anam Iqbal; Saher Mushtaque

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i08.1807

Authors

Kelash Kumar Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Baqai Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
. Tariq Department of Dental Materials, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
. Ambreen Department of Oral Biology, Shifa College of Dentistry, Islamabad, Pakistan
. Saqib Department of Anatomy, Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan
Uzma Anam Iqbal Department of Prosthodontics, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan
Saher Mushtaque Department of Community Dentistry, Sir Syed College of Medical Science, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i08.1807

Keywords:

Tooth Loss, Shortened Dental Arch, Dental Surgeons, Periodontal Prognosis

Abstract

Tooth loss remains a major oral health problem with a high public and individual health effect. impacting the majority of persons in their middle and older years. Objective: To evaluate knowledge and comprehension of the idea of shortened dental arches among dental surgeons of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A convenience sample of 300 dentists who work in private hospitals in Karachi was used to perform a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire was given to the participants to ask opinions regarding awareness, function, aesthetics, and comfort of the shortened dental arch concept. SPSS version 25.0 was used to statistically analyze the data from June 2023 to December 2023. Results: The results of the study revealed that approximately 31.7% believed that shortened dental arches offer a generally good periodontal prognosis, 33.8% of dental surgeons revealed that few restorative treatments were available, 31.2% believed that shortened dental arches do not lower the risk of overtreatment, 32.66% prolong the retention of natural teeth, 30% decrease the occlusal vertical dimension and 32.4% had TMJ issues. Conclusions: Dental surgeons' attitudes and comprehension of the shortened dental arches concept were inadequate. Hence shortened dental arches provide a practical approach to dental care by preserving posterior tooth function without requiring complete arch restoration. By improving clinical decision-making, it was possible to improve patient outcomes by having a better understanding of the existing level of awareness and expertise among dental surgeons.

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