KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS REGARDING PERIODONTAL PLASTIC AND ESTHETIC SURGERY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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  • Abdulaziz Sami Alhossan, Fatimah S. Almrwani, Anwar A. Alshahrani, Abdulaziz M. Hisan, Joud M. Abuhanash, Hashim F. Alshehri, Suhail A. Amarie, Ali M. Alshehri, Sultan S. Nasser, Mawadah M. Khayat, Khames T. Alzahrani Author

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Introduction:  This article discusses various aspects of periodontal and esthetic surgery, a branch of dentistry focused on correcting soft-tissue defects involving the periodontium and frenum. It covers topics like Surgical periodontal treatments, aims to treat areas that do not respond sufficiently to non-surgical treatment, and includes different periodontal surgery and esthetic surgery, respective and regenerative periodontal surgery interventions, and awareness of dental implants as an option.  Objective: To assess the Knowledge regarding periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery among dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia from July 2024 to December 2024. The study plans to recruit participants through social media platforms like Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. The inclusion criteria are males and females who are dental students and interns from all regions of Saudi Arabia, with or without knowledge of different treatment options, who agree to participate and complete questionnaires. Excluded are non-dental students and interns’ individuals. The minimum target sample size of 384 was calculated using a formula based on prevalence estimation, a 95% confidence level, and a 5% acceptable error. Results: The study assessed knowledge and awareness of periodontal plastic and aesthetic surgery among 473 dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia, revealing critical insights. A significant 84.8% of participants were aware of periodontal plastic surgery, yet only 78% recognized its necessity, highlighting an educational gap. Notably, 62.4% preferred surgical intervention for managing gingival defects, indicating a strong inclination toward invasive treatments. Despite 42.5% demonstrating substantial knowledge in the field, 66.2% reported low awareness, underscoring the need for enhanced educational initiatives. Additionally, knowledge levels were significantly influenced by gender, age, nationality, academic level, and GPA, pointing to areas for targeted improvement. Conclusion: While our study indicates a commendable level of awareness regarding periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery among dental students and interns in Saudi Arabia, significant gaps in knowledge persist. These findings highlight the critical need for enhanced educational initiatives to improve understanding and competency in this vital area of dental practice.

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2025-01-15

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KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS REGARDING PERIODONTAL PLASTIC AND ESTHETIC SURGERY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS IN SAUDI ARABIA. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 376-393. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1228