Assessment Of The Awareness Among Dental Students For Clear Aligner: A Survey Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64149/J.Carcinog.24.4s.1065-1069Keywords:
Awareness, Clear aligners, Orthodontic treatment, dental studentsAbstract
Background: Clear aligners allow all general dentists to perform Orthodontic treatment. However, the efficacy and safety of aligners as a treatment modality are questionable. Also, the risks of potential side effects owing to treatment done without the supervision of Orthodontists increase.
Aim: The present study aimed to assess dental students' awareness and apprehension concerning the use of clear aligners.
Methods: The present survey study utilized a questionnaire that comprised 18 questions that were performed and validated. The study included 620 dental students who participated in the survey comprised of 88 male and 464 female subjects. All subjects were assessed using a questionnaire for evaluation of awareness of dental students for clear aligners. The data gathered were analyzed statistically.
Results: The study results showed that dental students had acceptable awareness concerning clear aligners. However, females were more aware of clear aligner therapy compared to male subjects. The difference was statistically significant with a p-value of <0.05.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that dental students have good knowledge concerning the use of clear aligners as the mode of Orthodontic treatment therapy and it was noted that female dental students have more knowledge and awareness about clear aligners compared to female dental students.
