Egyptian Dentists Knowledge Regarding the Diagnosis and Management of Root Caries

NCT06619652 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 14422022412792
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 355
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a cross-sectional study that aims to assess the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries Dental caries is a major problem for adults in both developing and industrialized countries. As individuals get older, the prevalence of caries tends to increase.In recent decades, life expectancy has been steadily increasing. A report published by the United Nations in 2020 states that the global population of people aged 65 and over is currently 703 million, and it is expected to double in thirty years.However, this increase in life expectancy has led to an increase in health issues among the elderly, including the risk of developing root caries lesions. Root caries develop when the root surface is exposed to the oral cavity due to loss of alveolar bone height and subsequent gingival recession, leading to the softening of the tooth structure. This lesion presents a complex challenge for dental practitioners. Surgical intervention is difficult due to moisture contamination and the lesions proximity to the pulp chamber. Accurately assessing the risk and implementing appropriate preventive strategies can reduce the need for complex restorative treatments and associated dental problems

Conditions

Root Caries

Keywords

root caries; knowledge

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Knowledge of Egyptian dentists

  Dentist knowledge about the diagnosis and management of root caries by survey questionnaire the questionnaire consists of 3 categories Category1: General clinical routine Category2: Knowledge and practices related to two clinical cases Category3: Participants demographics

  1 year

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

sample of Egyptian dental practitioners

You may qualify if:

• Egyptian dental practitioners that have completed their bachelor's degree, have practice license and registered in the Egyptian Dental Syndicate.

You may not qualify if:

• Undergraduate dental students
• Dental interns

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Root Caries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental Caries; Tooth Demineralization; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2024
• First Posted: October 1, 2024
• Study Start: December 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: October 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Locations

EG (1)