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Assesing the level of expertise among dentists in Portugal regarding the prevention, diagnosis and management of peri-implant diseases
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Introdução: As doenças peri-implantares (DPI) são um foco crucial na Medicina Dentária devido ao crescente uso de implantes dentários. No entanto, a compreensão sobre o diagnóstico e tratamento dessas doenças ainda está em desenvolvimento. Em Portugal, há uma escassez de literatura científica e dados concretos sobre o conhecimento e práticas em relação a essas doenças.
Objetivos: Determinar o nível de conhecimento sobre as DPI entre médicos dentistas em Portugal, avaliando como são prevenidas, diagnosticadas e tratadas, em comparação com a evidência científica, e identificar possíveis lacunas de conhecimento. A próxima etapa pode envolver a validação formal do questionário e a elaboração de novas diretrizes clínicas, se necessário.
Métodos: De fevereiro a abril de 2024, foi realizado um estudo transversal descritivo a médicos dentistas em Portugal, utilizando um questionário com 27 perguntas sobre os conhecimentos e gestão das DPI. A validade foi verificada com a aplicação do questionário a 10 dentistas, incluindo generalistas e especialistas, e realizadas as correções necessárias.
Os participantes foram recrutados via redes sociais fechadas direcionadas a médicos dentistas.
Resultados: Foram analisadas 113 respostas, de profissionais com contacto com implantes incluindo especialistas e generalistas. A maioria tinha mais de 10 anos de experiência.
Conclusão: Os profissionais demonstraram uma base de conhecimento sólida sobre as DPI, mas há lacunas em áreas específicas. A maioria reconhece a importância da higiene oral e manutenção regular, mas há necessidade de maior formação e padronização das práticas clínicas. A validação do questionário e a elaboração de diretrizes clínicas são essenciais para melhorar a abordagem das DPI em Portugal.
Introduction: Peri-implant diseases (PID) have become a critical focus in dentistry with the increasing prevalence of dental implants. Despite this rise, a comprehensive understanding of these diseases is still evolving. In Portugal, there is a notable lack of scientific literature and concrete statistical data on dentists' knowledge and practices regarding PID, highlighting the need to assess how Portuguese dentists perceive and manage these conditions. Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about PID among portuguese dentists. By examining responses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PID, we seek to evaluate their alignment with scientific evidence and identify potential knowledge gaps. The next step may involve formally validating the questionnaire and potentially developing new clinical guidelines if necessary. Materials and Methods: From February to April 2024, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among dentists in Portugal, using a 27-question questionnaire on PID knowledge and management. The questionnaire's validity was ensured by applying it to 10 dentists, including generalists and specialists, and making necessary corrections. Participants were recruited via closed sociais networks aimed at dentists. Results: A total of 113 responses were analyzed, from professionals with contact with implants, including specialists and general practitioners. The majority had more than 10 years of experience. Conclusion: Overall, professionals demonstrated a solid knowledge base regarding PID, though specific areas still showed gaps. Most professionals acknowledge the importance of oral hygiene and regular maintenance, but there is a need for further training and standardization of clinical practices. Validating the questionnaire and developing clinical guidelines are essential steps to improve the management of PID in Portugal.
Introduction: Peri-implant diseases (PID) have become a critical focus in dentistry with the increasing prevalence of dental implants. Despite this rise, a comprehensive understanding of these diseases is still evolving. In Portugal, there is a notable lack of scientific literature and concrete statistical data on dentists' knowledge and practices regarding PID, highlighting the need to assess how Portuguese dentists perceive and manage these conditions. Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about PID among portuguese dentists. By examining responses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PID, we seek to evaluate their alignment with scientific evidence and identify potential knowledge gaps. The next step may involve formally validating the questionnaire and potentially developing new clinical guidelines if necessary. Materials and Methods: From February to April 2024, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among dentists in Portugal, using a 27-question questionnaire on PID knowledge and management. The questionnaire's validity was ensured by applying it to 10 dentists, including generalists and specialists, and making necessary corrections. Participants were recruited via closed sociais networks aimed at dentists. Results: A total of 113 responses were analyzed, from professionals with contact with implants, including specialists and general practitioners. The majority had more than 10 years of experience. Conclusion: Overall, professionals demonstrated a solid knowledge base regarding PID, though specific areas still showed gaps. Most professionals acknowledge the importance of oral hygiene and regular maintenance, but there is a need for further training and standardization of clinical practices. Validating the questionnaire and developing clinical guidelines are essential steps to improve the management of PID in Portugal.
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Dissertação para obtenção do grau de Mestre no Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz
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Doenças peri-implantares Mucosite Peri-implantite Questionário