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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey on Vital Bleaching Protocols Followed Among Dental Practitioners in India.
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SRUJANA HEMMANUR, SUBASH SHARMA S
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Bleaching of the vital teeth can be considered as a safe and effective modality of managing discolored teeth. The aim of the current survey was to evaluate and assess awareness and practice of the bleaching of the vital teeth amongst dental practitioners. A cross sectional online survey was conducted. A questionnaire was designed that evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of dental practitioners on vital bleaching. 17 closed-ended pre-structured multiple choice questions were included in the form and all the questions were marked mandatory. A total of 102 responses were obtained. A fair knowledge and awareness of the criteria, materials used and practice developed for bleaching of vital teeth was obtained. Most of the respondents are seen to prefer at-home supervised bleaching techniques and low concentration of carbamide peroxide as the bleaching agent. Use of desensitising agents to prevent postoperative sensitivity, which is the most commonly reported adverse effect of extracoronal bleaching has been reported too. Within the limitations of the survey, it can be concluded that the scope of vital bleaching can be made better by conducting CDE programmes, seminars and webinars and the practice of vital bleaching should be propagated as it is very minimally traumatic to teeth.
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Agents; Bleaching; Extracoronal; Vital
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.SP1.502
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