Statistical evaluation of the frequency of therapeutic and diagnostic devices using by prosthetic dentists for pathology of TMG

Abstract

Abstract This article presents the results of a survey of the prosthetic dentists, who work in state founded or private dental clinics of Voronezh according to the topic named "Pathology of the temporomandibular joint and methods of therapy". BACKGROUND: This article presents the results of a survey and questionnaire of Voronezh prosthetic dentists working in state founded or private dental clinics on the topic "Pathology of the temporomandibular joint and methods of therapy". AIMS: The aim of the study was to explore various approaches of prosthetic dentists to the diagnosis of myofascial disorders, bruxism and TMG disorders and to evaluate the methods of therapy used in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The question list consisting of 15 questions was developed for the purpose of statistical evaluation of therapeutic and diagnostic constructions using by prosthetic dentists in their clinical practice in cases related to the pathology of the temporomandibular joint. During this study, the specially designed questionnaires were filled out. Also, the conversation with each participant was conducted for a direct analysis of orthopedic measures of TMJ disorders. In order to analyze the obtained values, the criterion 2 or Pearson's criterion of agreement, Fisher's exact criterion and Kramer's V criterion were used. The confidence interval was set to 95%. RESULTS: Among the surveyed doctors, the majority 78 people (65%) had more than 15 years of experience. In second place were doctors with experience from 5 to 15 years 27 people (22.5%). There were the least doctors with less than 5 years of experience 15 people (12.5%). CONCLUSIONS: The participation of prosthetic dentists in this study demonstrated their high interest in the topic "TMJ pathology and methods of therapy". The results of the survey indicate a change in the level of dentists knowledge during the increase of professional experience. The methods of therapy used by the study participants have many differences and often do not always comply with the basic recommendations of StAR (Russian Dental Community).