KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF TMJ ARTHRITIS

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Background: Temporomandibular disorder accounts for the most common orofacial pain rising from musculoskeletal region. The diagnosis of TMDs is challenging to a considerable number of practitioners and is influenced by their knowledge, attitude and practices. Aim: To create awareness in dental practitioners about diagnosis of TMJ arthritis. Materials and methods: A questionnaire based study was conducted among 100 dental practitioners to measure the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of dental practitioners regarding diagnosis of tmj arthritis. The questionnaire consisted of 2 sections, namely, demographic and KAP.The questionnaire was prepared to analyse the knowledge, attitudes and practice of dental practitioners. Result: 95% of the practitioners were aware of tmj arthritis. 87% of the practitioners agree that tmj arthritis causes change in facial symmetry in which 70% say it affects unilaterally and the remaining 17% say it is bilaterally.Pain is the most common diagnostic method and surgical method and conservative treatment is common methods used for its management. Conclusion: By this Survey it can be concluded that almost all practitioners have a fair knowledge on TMJ arthritis diagnosis and are willing to admit and treat tmj arthritis patients

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