Awareness of Basic Dental Procedure among General Population Patturaja Kiruthika*, Dr. Pradeep D. Saveetha Dental College, Chennai *Corresponding Author E-mail: Kiruthika97@gmail.com
Online published on 12 January, 2017. Abstract Aim The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of basic dental procedure in local population. Background There are various dental procedures such as extraction, scaling, prosthesis, braces, teeth whitening, root canal treatment, gum surgery bridges and implants, and tooth filling. These procedures are done to treat patients with decayed, chipped, broken and discoloured tooth. Reason In dentistry, various treatment procedures are done to treat dental problems. This study is to create more awareness and knowledge among general population about basic dental procedures. Conclusion The awareness level about basic dental procedures were appropriately good among the general population. Top Keywords Dentistry, procedures, population, awareness. Top |