Knowledge Attitude and Practise of Gingival Retraction Among General Dental Practitioners in India

Abstract

Marginal integrity is one of the major factors that contribute to the success of cast restoration. The procedure to expose the subgingival finish line of preparation is termed as gingival displacement or gingival retraction and gingival deflection. Retraction is the temporary displacement of gingival tissue. The development of cordless retraction is becoming popular. It displaces the gingiva by methods of its high viscosity when injected into sulcus. This study is conducted in order to study the knowledge and attitude and extent of cordless method of retraction among dental practitioners in India. To study the extent of knowledge, attitude and level of practise of cordless method of gingival displacement among practitioners. A set of questionnaires were developed in relation to the knowledge, attitude and practise on cordless method of gingival retraction among practitioners in India and was circulated. A total of 103 responses were collected. The data collected was compiled for analysis. The obtained results showed that dental practitioners do not follow gingival displacement and have less knowledge over cordless method of gingival retraction and further still prefer practising of traditional methods. The study concludes that dental practitioners are not aware of other cordless methods of gingival retraction and still prefer cord and various other generally practised methods.