Pages: 03-11DOI: 10.54276/JUPD.2023.2102

Date of Publication: 30-Nov--0001

Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception among Dental Graduate Practitioners about Presurgical Naso-alveolar Molding Therapy in cleft lip/palate infants: A Questionnaire-based Survey

Author: NandanahosurBasavanthappa Nagaveni

Category: Pediatric Dentistry

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Abstract:

Aim: To explore or evaluate dentist’s (BDS graduate practitioners) knowledge and perception towards Presurgical Naso-alveolar molding (PNAM) in cleft lip/palate infants.

Materials and methods: A questionnaire containing 10 validated questions (Google forms) was electronically distributed through E-mail and WhatsApp. A total of 144 BDS graduate practitioners were included in the study. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: The majority of BDS practitioners were not aware of PSNAM regarding many of its aspects like the time duration required for PSNAM treatment, the person who performs PSNAM, the design of the appliance, and the infant__ampersandsign#39;s age at which it is carried out. 91% of the practitioners showed interest in learning information about PSNAM and wished to attend workshops or courses about PSNAM.

Conclusion: There is a necessity to enhance the level of awareness, perception, and knowledge of BDS graduate practitioners towards the PNAM treatment performed in cleft lip/palate infants