Dunya A Aqel¹, Asail F Al-qurashi¹, Hanadi A Lamfon², Rabab I Salama³, Ibrahim M Hamouda⁴* and Amira M Gomaa^2,5

¹Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
²Prosthodontics Division, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
³Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.
⁴Restorative Dentistry Department, Faculty of dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia
^2,5Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

*Corresponding Author: Ibrahim M Hamouda, Restorative Dentistry Department, Faculty of dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.

Received: October 13, 2022; Published: November 15, 2022

Abstract

Background: Removable partial denture (RPD) is introduced as one of the most successful treatment options for partially edentulous patients at any age. Construction of RPD necessitates multiple clinical and laboratory steps. One of the most important steps is the design of RPD. Dentists should have a clear knowledge of the different designs and functions of RPD components. Proper contact between dental practitioners and dental technicians has long been recognized as another essential factor contributing to the development of high-quality removable prostheses.

Aim of the study: This study emerged to evaluate knowledge and attitude concerning removable partial dentures design among dentists in Makkah region, KSA.

Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Makkah region, KSA, on 246 participants. All participants were invited to the study via the social network to complete an online questionnaire form of 36 questions that was created through Google Form for Online Surveys to assess the knowledge and attitude of the dentist regarding RPD design.

Results: 55.7%of the participants supposed that both the dentist and dental technician should be responsible for designing of RPD and 43.9% believe that it’s the dentist responsibility. 36.6% believe that surveying is the job of both dentists and the dental laboratory technician and 13% of the participants reported that surveying is the dentist responsibility. More than half 73.2% of all study participants reported that they communicate with the laboratory by marking on the primary cast and laboratory form. Regarding RPD component design, the results revealed that more than half of the participants appeared having enough knowledge regarding principles of major connector, direct and indirect retainers’ selection and rests location.

Conclusion: The majority of dentists in Makkah region, KSA participated in this study had sufficient knowledge and attitudes concerning RPD design.

Keywords:Removable Partial Denture; Design; Partial Edentulism; Knowledge; Attitude

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Citation

Citation: Ibrahim M Hamouda., et al. “Knowledge and Attitude Among Dentists Concerning Removable Partial Denture Design in Makkah, KSA".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 6.12 (2022): 54-59.

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