EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF TOOTH BLEACHING AMONG PATIENTS-A QUESTIONNARE BASED STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this research is to evaluate the knowledge of tooth bleaching among patients. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge of the patient visiting dental hospital about dental bleaching . BACKGROUND: Tooth discoloration is deviation of tooth color from the normal which is white to yellowish white. Among tooth whitening methods, tooth bleaching is considered the simplest, most conservative and least expensive treatment option.Bleaching is basically lightening of tooth color through application of a chemical agent to oxidize the organic pigmentation.Nowadays bleaching is mainly based on use of hydrogen peroxide in varying concentrations. METHODOLOGY: Data was to be collected from 100 patients visiting dental clinic using a structured questionnaire consisting of 13 item questionnaire. CONCLUSION: Based on the questionnaire, among the 85 participants ; nearly 40% of responses were positive which clearly shows the existing knowledge and willingness towards dental bleaching. But there still exists certain doubts and misconceptions regarding the fidelity, prices and longevity of bleaching procedure and products which can be cleared through proper awareness and education to the patients visiting a dental set up.
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L. G. Vijayaa Lakshmi
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