التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
A Questionnaire of Digital Radiography and CBCT Use and Knowledge among Lithuanian Dentists. |
| المؤلفون: |
Masyte, Vestina, Sefeldaite, Simona, Venskutonis, Tadas |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research; Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p1-14, 14p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
CONE beam computed tomography, RADIOGRAPHY, MEDICAL digital radiography, CHILD patients, MEDICAL personnel |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
LITHUANIA |
| مستخلص: |
Objectives: Digital radiography is an increasingly used technology in Lithuania. However, there is no published information about using cone-beam computed tomography. The aims of this cross-sectional study performed in Lithuania were (1) to obtain information about the prevalence and accessibility of digital radiography and cone-beam computed tomography usage, and (2) to estimate dental practitioners' knowledge about this diagnostic method and their need for education. Material and Methods: Questionnaires consisting of 31 questions were distributed during the 2019 International Dentist Congress in Lithuania. Results: This study analyses the data obtained from 248 respondents. Most of the clinicians use digital radiographic methods in their practice. The institutions usually have a digital dental X-ray machine, less often a digital panoramic X-ray machine, and least often a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) unit. Most dental practitioners performed 1 to 10 CBCT scans per month for adult patients and the most frequent reason for its use was implantation planning. Of the practitioners, 81.7% would like to improve their CBCT knowledge and skills. Conclusions: The number of digital X-ray machines has increased throughout the last decade. Lithuanian dental practitioners do not excessively use cone-beam computed tomography. Some concerns were raised regarding respondents' knowledge about exposure factors and this diagnostic method's performance for paediatric patients. Additional training should be provided to Lithuanian dental specialists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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