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Multicenter Study
. 2023 Jun 29:29:e940573.
doi: 10.12659/MSM.940573.

Unlocking Endocrown Restoration Expertise Among Dentists: Insights from a Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Mohammed M Al Moaleem  1 , Nasser M Al Ahmari  2 , Saeed M Alqahtani  2 , Thrya S Gadah  2 , Amal K Jumaymi  3 , Mansoor Shariff  2 , Amal S Shaiban  4 , Wafa H Alaajam  4 , Bandar M A Al Makramani  5 , Masood A N Depsh  6 , Fayez Y Almalki  7 , Nasser A Koreri  7
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Multicenter Study

Unlocking Endocrown Restoration Expertise Among Dentists: Insights from a Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Mohammed M Al Moaleem et al. Med Sci Monit. .

Abstract

BACKGROUND This study, employing an online questionnaire, aimed to assess and contrast the awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of dentists in Saudi Arabia (SA) regarding endocrowns (EC) as post-endodontic restorations with those of dentists educated in various other countries. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey among dental interns and practicing dentists in government facilities, private dental centers, and dental colleges in SA, including participants of diverse nationalities. We disseminated validated, closed-ended questionnaires through WhatsApp via Google Forms. The Chi-square test was applied to assess associations between categorical variables, with a P-value of ≤0.05 indicating statistical significance. RESULTS The majority of participants (61.2%) indicated that EC restorations are best suited for molar teeth. Furthermore, 69.6% asserted that the primary objective of employing EC is to accomplish minimally invasive preparations while preserving the existing tooth structure. Among the responses, 68.3% pinpointed debonding of ECs as a significant cause of failure. Notably, substantial differences were observed in responses concerning the knowledge or practice of EC across various factors such as gender, educational attainment, country of graduation, and workplace. CONCLUSIONS The findings reveal a comparatively low adoption of ECs among the participants, irrespective of experience or country of education. This underscores the need for incorporating ECs into dental curricula through theoretical and clinical discussions or considering them as a subject for post-graduate continuing education programs.

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Conflict of interest: None declared

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Distribution of subjects according to gender, level of education, country of graduation, and working place (demographic parameters).
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Distribution of subjects based on their endocrown knowledge.
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Distribution of subjects based on their endocrown practice.
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