Nivel de conocimiento de defectos de esmalte en egresados de la UCSG semestre A-B 2019.

Abstract

Introduction: Enamel defects are a set of qualitative and quantitative alterations that can be observed clinically. The dentist must be knowledgeable about the types of enamel defects, diagnostic methods, risk factors, and treatments to improve the dental appearance of patients. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of enamel defects in graduates of the UCSG Dentistry Career Semester A-B 2019. Materials and methods: A study with a quantitative, cross-sectional, prospective and descriptive approach was carried out. The universe consisted of the graduates of the Semesters A - B 2019 of the Dentistry Career of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil and we obtained as a sample 74 graduates of the Semesters A - B 2019. Digital surveys were carried out to determine the level of knowledge of graduates on enamel defects. Results: Of the 74 graduates, 97.30% know Fluorosis as the main enamel defect. The clinical examination was the method most used to diagnose them. The treatments used in their clinical practices are restorations with composite resins and micro-abrasion with 48.65% and 40.54% respectively. Conclusion: Graduates recognize the most common enamel defects in children and have their own criteria on the diagnostic methods, risk factors, and treatments to be used for each defect.