Knowledge, attitude and practice toward using dental magnification
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Nooshin Fakhari
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Fatemeh Ayatollahi
,
Zahra Jafary Nodoushan
,
Sahar Chokami Rafiei
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Mohammad Sadat
Abstract
Introduction: Dentistry is not only an evolving science but also an art with good eye-hand coordination. A variety of magnification devices are used in dentistry to increase the clarity and accuracy of examinations and surgeries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice toward using dental magnification among dental residents and dental professors. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, all professors and residents were studied by census. A questionnaire was administered to the clinical faculty to assess three parameters: knowledge, attitudes and practice of magnification devices among dental residents and masters. The questionnaire consisted of 4 parts: demographic information, knowledge (11 questions), attitude (7 questions), and practice (4 questions). Data were analyzed by SPSS 23 statistical software and analyzed by T-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Chi-Square. Results: A total of 81 dentists completed the research questionnaire, of which 50 (61.7%) were male and 31 (38.3%) were female. Most dentists answered knowledge questions about depth and field of view changes with increasing magnification and the ability to adjust eye convergence under a microscope (74.1%). Also, the results of ANOVA statistical test did not show a significant difference between the scores of dentists’ attitudes according to the field of specialization. Conclusion: Although the skill of dentists was acceptable at using magnifying devices, they had little knowledge about the importance of this issue. The most important reasons were mentioned lack of access and high cost of using these devices. Keywords: Attitude; Dentistry; Knowledge; Magnifying devices; Practice.
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[7] Maheshwari A, Pope JE, Deer TR and Falowski S. Advanced methods of spinal stimulation in the treatment of chronic pain: pulse trains, waveforms, frequencies, targets, and feedback loops. Expert review of medical devices 2019; 16: 95-106.
[8] Russo M, Brooker C, Cousins MJ, Taylor N, Boesel T, Sullivan R, Holford L, Hanson E, Gmel GE and Shariati NH. Sustained long-term outcomes with closed-loop spinal cord stimulation: 12-month results of the prospective, multicenter, open-label Avalon study. Neurosurgery 2020; 87: E485-E495.
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[10] Whitehead S and Wilson N. Restorative decision-making behavior with magnification. Quintessence International 1992; 23:
[11] Mamoun JS. A rationale for the use of high-powered magnification or microscopes in general dentistry. General dentistry 2009; 57: 18-26; quiz 27.
[12] Christensen GJ. Magnification in dentistry: Useful tool or another gimmick? The Journal of the American Dental Association 2003; 134: 1647-1650.
[13] Lussi A, Kronenberg O and Megert B. The effect of magnification on the iatrogenic damage to adjacent tooth surfaces during class II preparation. Journal of dentistry 2003; 31: 291-296.
[14] Meraner M and Nase JB. Magnification in dental practice and education: experience and attitudes of a dental school faculty. Journal of dental education 2008; 72: 698-706.
[15] Rayapudi J and Usha C. Knowledge, attitude and skills of dental practitioners of Puducherry on minimally invasive dentistry concepts: A questionnaire survey. Journal of conservative dentistry: JCD 2018; 21: 257.
[16] Mahdavinejad L, Alahgholi-Hajibehzad M, Eftekharian MM, Zaerieghane Z, Salehi I, Hajilooi M, Mahaki H and Zamani A. Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields decrease serum levels of interleukin-17, transforming growth factor-β and downregulate Foxp3 expression in the spleen. Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research 2018; 38: 457-462.
[17] Mallikarjun SA, Devi PR, Naik AR and Tiwari S. Magnification in dental practice: How useful is it? Journal of Health Research and Reviews 2015; 2: 39.
[18] Karaca İR and Gündoğdu M. Magnification devices in dentistry: a review. Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi 2018; 10: 374-380.
[19] Shanelec DA and Tibbetts Ô. Periodontal microsurgery. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 2003; 15: 402-407.
[20] Sitbon Y and Attathom T. Minimal intervention dentistry II: part 6. Microscope and microsurgical techniques in periodontics. British dental journal 2014; 216: 503-509.
[21] Aboalshamat K, Daoud O, Mahmoud LA, Attal S, Alshehri R, Bin Othman D and Alzahrani R. Practices and attitudes of dental loupes and their relationship to musculoskeletal disorders among dental practitioners. International Journal of Dentistry 2020; 2020:
[22] Birang R, Kaviani N, Behnia M and Mirghaderi M. ISFAHAN DENTISTS'READINESS FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESS TO NECESSARY EQUIPMENTS. 2005.
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Fakhari N, Ayatollahi F, Jafary Nodoushan Z, Chokami Rafiei S, Sadat M. Knowledge, attitude and practice toward using dental magnification. J Craniomaxillofac Res. 2023;10(3):120-126.
