Prevalence of Constructed Space Maintainers in a Group of Egyptian Children

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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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

Conditions
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Tooth Loss

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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i have two population 1st population is Pediatric patients Inclusion criteria for pediatric patients: All patients with constructed space maintainers Positive patient's acceptance for participation in the study. Both genders are included. Children Medically free from any systemic disease. Exclusion criteria for pediatric patients: Patients with orthodontic appliances. 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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 2 Years
Maximum Age: 14 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Egyptian children<br>Population1: Egyptian children with constructed space maintainers at Cairo University. | |
| Pediatric dentists<br>Population2: Pediatric dentists at Cairo University. | |

What is the study measuring?
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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 |