Assessing the need for computed tomography for lower-third-molar extraction: a survey among 322 dentists

Boccuzzo, Giovanna; Gasparini, Elisa; Conti, Giorgio; Berengo, Mario

doi:10.1007/s11547-011-0678-5

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“…When the similar studies are considered the response rates of web surveys changes between 4.00% and 21.5%, Russell et al reported the response rate of 4.00%, Swetz et al reported the response rate of 4.00%, Kim et al reported the response rate of 9.00%, Ocakoglu et al reported the response rate of 9.10%, Sivolella et al reported the response rate of 11.80% and Sax et al reported the response rate of 21.50, therefore the response rate of our study is acceptable (16.62%). [13][14][15][16][17][18] The low response rate is not surprising given that response rates to surveys have declined dramatically over time due to the proliferation of junk mail, the rapid growth and ease of large-scale surveys, and resulting complaints that people feel "bombarded" with Internet-based surveys despite increasing demands on their time. 19…”

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Conversion Rates of Abstracts Presented: A Web Survey About ERCIM 2012 and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress

Can¹,

Atış²,

Ocakoğlu³

et al. 2016

Turkiye Klinikleri J Biostat

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The process of getting the abstracts published as journal articles is an exhaustive work due to the collection and analysis of clinical information, meticulously preparing manuscripts, statistical analysis of data, and subsequent critical peer review process. We investigate publication rate of abstracts presented at national and international statistics congresses in present study. For this purpose we considered abstracts presented at 5 th International Conference of the ERCIM Working Group on Computing&Statistics (ERCIM 2012) and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress of Turkey in 2012. Material and Methods: We invited participants who had participated ERCIM 2012 and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress to our study by sending e-mail to their email adresses that obtain from abstract books. Results: The present analysis found that 19.40% of abstracts presented at 14 th National Biostatistics Congress and 51.90% of abstracts presented at ERCIM 2012 were published as full peer-reviewed journal articles. Percentage of presentations was not sent to any journal to publish for 14th National Biostatistics Congress (51.60%) is higher than ERCIM 2012 (18.50%). In addition, percentage of presentation was accepted to be published in the journal for 14th National Biostatistics Congress (19.40%) is lower than ERCIM 2012 (51.90%). Conclusion: Even if all of the presentations presented at the congress is not published, importance of congress is undeniable by the reason of scientific-social communications made at congress and meetings where new ideas are born.

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confidence: 99%

Conversion Rates of Abstracts Presented: A Web Survey About ERCIM 2012 and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress

Can¹,

Atış²,

Ocakoğlu³

et al. 2016

Turkiye Klinikleri J Biostat

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“…Because of large variation in inferior alveolar nerve/third molar relationships, a detailed preoperative radiographic assessment is required to identify both the position (buccal, lingual or inferior) and approximation of the mandibular canal (MC) to the third molar to minimise the risk of postoperative dysaesthesia.…”

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“…Previous studies have assumed that most clinicians use panoramic radiographs with a series of radiological criteria as an indicator of the relationship, and thus the risk, of postoperative dysaesthesia. In a Web‐based survey of 2,713 Italian dentists (11.9% of answers) concluded that recommendations for CT were proportional to the number of radiographic signs indicating a risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury.…”

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Decision making in third molar surgery: a survey of Brazilian oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Camargo

Melo

Fernandes

et al. 2015

International Dental Journal

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This study was designed to evaluate the variations in decision making among Brazilian oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) and trainees in relation to third molar surgery. A survey on 18 diverse clinical situations related to the assessment and treatment of the third molar surgeries was conducted during the 20th Brazilian National OMFS meeting. Participants were divided into three groups according to their level of training. Another variable studied was length of experience. Correlation between the question answers and the variables was analysed using the chi-square test and the f test. The mean age of participants was 32.68 years, and their mean length of experience was 5.24 years. There were no statistical differences between the level of training and number of years of experience and the responses to 15 of the 18 questions on clinical situations. However, differences were found in responses to prophylactic extraction of asymptomatic third molars, use of non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during the preoperative surgical period and the use of additional imaging to plan extractions. The group with shorter time of experience (3.8 ± 3.94 years) tended to recommend extractions of asymptomatic third molars more frequently compared with the more experienced surgeons (P = 0.041). More experienced surgeons used NSAIDs in the preoperative surgical period, whereas the majority of the youngest surgeons (4.1 ± 5.96 years of experience) did not (P = 0.0042). The certificated trained and in practice group tended to treat deep lower third molar impactions based on the findings of a panoramic radiograph, without obtaining additional imaging [cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)] before treatment (P = 0.0132). Decision making regarding third molar treatment differs according to the level of training and is influenced by the number of years of experience. Therefore, further continuous education programmes in this area are warranted to make recommendations regarding third molars consistent with the current literature.

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“…The increasing acquisition and use of 3D radiographic imaging within dentistry (e.g., for implant treatment planning [ 18 ] and preoperative assessment of MTM [ 19 , 20 ]) is raising the overall ionizing radiation exposure of the population, i.e., an additional increase of the cancer incidence of 0.46 per year was estimated due to applying CBCT imaging prior to MTM removal [ 21 ]. Therefore, MRI could be a reasonable alternative for the planning of various surgical procedures within dentistry [ 22 ].…”

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Is MRI a viable alternative to CT/CBCT to identify the course of the inferior alveolar nerve in relation to the roots of the third molars?

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Objectives To assess the reliability of judging the spatial relation between the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and mandibular third molar (MTM) based on MRI or CT/CBCT images. Methods Altogether, CT/CBCT and MRI images of 87 MTMs were examined twice by 3 examiners with different degrees of experience. The course of the IAN in relation to the MTM, the presence/absence of a direct contact between IAN and MTM, and the presence of accessory IAN were determined. Results The IAN was in > 40% of the cases judged as inferior, while an interradicular position was diagnosed in < 5% of the cases. The overall agreement was good (κ = 0.72) and any disagreement between the imaging modalities was primarily among the adjacent regions, i.e., buccal/lingual/interradicular vs. inferior. CT/CBCT judgements presented a very good agreement for the inter- and intrarater comparison (κ > 0.80), while MRI judgements showed a slightly lower, but good agreement (κ = 0.74). A direct contact between IAN and MTM was diagnosed in about 65%, but in almost 20% a disagreement between the judgements based on MRI and CT/CBCT was present resulting in a moderate overall agreement (κ = 0.60). The agreement between the judgements based on MRI and CT/CBCT appeared independent of the examiner’s experience and accessory IAN were described in 10 cases in MRI compared to 3 cases in CT/CBCT images. Conclusions A good inter- and intrarater agreement has been observed for the assessment of the spatial relation between the IAN and MTM based on MRI images. Further, MRI images might provide advantages in the detection of accessory IAN compared to CT/CBCT. Clinical relevance MRI appears as viable alternative to CT/CBCT for preoperative assessment of the IAN in relation to the MTM.

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Assessing the need for computed tomography for lower-third-molar extraction: a survey among 322 dentists

Abstract: Our survey revealed a cautious approach among the professionals interviewed, who tended to overprescribe CT.

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Conversion Rates of Abstracts Presented: A Web Survey About ERCIM 2012 and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress

Conversion Rates of Abstracts Presented: A Web Survey About ERCIM 2012 and 14 th National Biostatistics Congress

Decision making in third molar surgery: a survey of Brazilian oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Is MRI a viable alternative to CT/CBCT to identify the course of the inferior alveolar nerve in relation to the roots of the third molars?

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