Prevalence of Constructed Space Maintainers in a Group of Egyptian Children

Prevalence of Constructed Space Maintainers in a Group of Egyptian Children Attending Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine Cairo University. A Cross-Sectional Study

The purpose of the study is

• To determine the Prevalence of constructed space maintainers at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.
• To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

and

- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards use of space maintainers in children, at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

Study Overview

• Status: Unknown
• Conditions: Tooth Loss

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is

• To determine the Prevalence of constructed space maintainers at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.
• To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

and

- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards use of space maintainers in children, at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

PO1:

Population:

Egyptian children with constructed space maintainers and their guardians attending Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

Outcome1:

Prevalence of constructed space maintainers Knowledge, attitude and awareness of constructed space maintainers for pediatric patients' guardians.

PO2

Population2:

Pediatric dentists at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

Outcome2:

knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists towards the use of the space maintainers.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Anticipated): 1500

Contacts and Locations

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 2 years to 14 years (Child)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian children with constructed space maintainers and their guardians attending Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University Both gender are included and Pediatric dentists at Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

Description

i have two population

1st population is Pediatric patients

Inclusion criteria for pediatric patients:

1. All patients with constructed space maintainers
2. Positive patient's acceptance for participation in the study.
3. Both genders are included.
4. Children Medically free from any systemic disease.

Exclusion criteria for pediatric patients:

1. Patients with orthodontic appliances.
2. Patient having one of the different following habit thumb sucking, lip biting, tongue thrusting etc.

2nd population is pediatric dentists:

Inclusion criteria for Pediatric dentists:

-All Pediatric dentists having master degree and above.

Exclusion criteria for Pediatric dentists:

-Pediatric dentists refused to participate in the study.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Egyptian children; Population1: Egyptian children with constructed space maintainers at Cairo University.
Pediatric dentists; Population2: Pediatric dentists at Cairo University.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Prevalence of constructed space maintainers	Device for measurement through Visual examination and unit is Binary (Yes, No) and MCQ	6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Cairo University
• Investigators: Study Director: Sherine Ezz Eldin Taha, Professor, Cairo University

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Dhar V, Jain A, Van Dyke TE, Kohli A. Prevalence of gingival diseases, malocclusion and fluorosis in school-going children of rural areas in Udaipur district. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2007 Apr-Jun;25(2):103-5. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.33458.
• Ari T. Follow-up problems with fixed appliances in pediatric dentistry. N Y State Dent J. 2015 Mar;81(2):16-20.
• Asiry MA. Occlusal Status among 12-16 Year-Old School Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. J Int Oral Health. 2015 May;7(5):20-3.
• Baroni C, Franchini A, Rimondini L. Survival of different types of space maintainers. Pediatr Dent. 1994 Sep-Oct;16(5):360-1. No abstract available.
• Brothwell DJ. Guidelines on the use of space maintainers following premature loss of primary teeth. J Can Dent Assoc. 1997 Nov;63(10):753, 757-60, 764-6.
• Dogan MC, Dogan SK, Kendi E. Complications of pediatric denture misuse: a case report. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2005;3(2):127-30.
• Green J. Mind the gap: Overview of space maintaining appliances. Dent Nurs 2015; 11(1):24-7.
• Kapala JT. Interceptive orthodontics and management of space problems. In: Braham RL, Morris ME. Textbook of Pediatric Dentistry, Eds. Baltimore, London, William & Wilkins Co. 1980: pp 320-356.
• Keski-Nisula K, Hernesniemi R, Heiskanen M, Keski-Nisula L, Varrela J. Orthodontic intervention in the early mixed dentition: a prospective, controlled study on the effects of the eruption guidance appliance. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008 Feb;133(2):254-60; quiz 328.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2006.05.039.
• Laing E, Ashley P, Naini FB, Gill DS. Space maintenance. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2009 May;19(3):155-62. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2008.00951.x.
• Leite-Cavalcanti A,de Alencar, Benzerra PK,Garcia A., Prevalence of early loss of primary molars in school children in Brazil. Pak Oral Dent J 2008; 28:113-6.
• Petrunov V. Epidemiological research of malocclusions and the need of orthodontic treatment among the Bulgarians in the mixed to permanent dentition period, Disertation, Sofia 2012, p.62
• Qudeimat MA, Fayle SA. The use of space maintainers at a UK pediatric dentistry department. ASDC J Dent Child. 1999 Nov-Dec;66(6):383-6.
• Ronnerman A, Thilander B. A longitudinal study on the effect of unilateral extraction of primary molars. Scand J Dent Res. 1977 Jul;85(5):362-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1977.tb01516.x.
• Ronnerman A, Thilander B. Facial and dental arch morphology in children with and without early loss of deciduous molars. Am J Orthod. 1978 Jan;73(1):47-58. doi: 10.1016/0002-9416(78)90101-x. No abstract available.
• Talekar BS, Rozier RG, Slade GD, Ennett ST. Parental perceptions of their preschool-aged children's oral health. J Am Dent Assoc. 2005 Mar;136(3):364-72; quiz 381. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.2005.0179.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Anticipated): February 1, 2017
• Primary Completion (Anticipated): August 1, 2017
• Study Completion (Anticipated): August 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 18, 2017
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 18, 2017
• First Posted (Estimate): January 23, 2017

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): January 24, 2017
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 20, 2017
• Last Verified: January 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Stomatognathic Diseases; Periodontal Diseases; Mouth Diseases; Tooth Diseases; Tooth Loss
• Other Study ID Numbers: Space Maintainers

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO