Survey of prosthodontic service provided by general dentists in Virginia. 2007

Charles E Janus, and Ronald J Hunt, and John W Unger
Department of Prosthodontics, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. cjanus@vcu.edu

BACKGROUND Activities in prosthodontic treatment may be changing due to prevalence of disease and new treatment options. Studies cite conflicting evidence in regard to prosthodontic services, particularly removable prosthodontics. OBJECTIVE This project was designed to describe the amount of prosthodontic services provided by general dentists in Virginia. Results may enhance understanding practice patterns in Virginia and regions with similar demographics. METHODS Licensed Virginia dentists (n=600) were randomly selected from the Virginia Department of Health Professions website. Each individual was mailed a survey of questions about his or her demographics and practice activities with regard to prosthodontics. RESULTS Of the 333 respondents, 195 provide prosthodontic treatment and function as general dentists. On average, they spend 25% of their practice time providing prosthodontic services (17% fixed and 8% removable). They provide at least 1 complete denture for a mean total of 24.3 patients per year, at least 1 removable partial denture for a mean total of 28.7 patients per year, at least 1 fixed partial denture for a mean total of 23.0 patients per year, at least 1 implant-supported crown for a mean total of 12.3 patients per year, and at least 1 implant-supported fixed partial denture for mean total of 3.3 patients per year. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Data for total population and median income were analyzed with the Wilcoxon signed rank test. CONCLUSIONS Virginia dentists continue to provide considerable numbers of fixed prosthodontic restorations, removable partial dentures, and complete dentures, while providing a growing number of implant-supported restorations.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011476 Prosthodontics A dental specialty concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing TEETH and related structures by artificial devices or DENTAL PROSTHESES. Dentistry, Prosthetic,Prosthetic Dentistry
D003625 Data Collection Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data. Data Collection Methods,Dual Data Collection,Collection Method, Data,Collection Methods, Data,Collection, Data,Collection, Dual Data,Data Collection Method,Method, Data Collection,Methods, Data Collection
D003778 Dentures An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL. Denture
D003793 Dental Restoration, Permanent A restoration designed to remain in service for not less than 20 to 30 years, usually made of gold casting, cohesive gold, or amalgam. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992) Dental Fillings, Permanent,Dental Filling, Permanent,Dental Permanent Filling,Dental Permanent Fillings,Dental Restorations, Permanent,Filling, Dental Permanent,Filling, Permanent Dental,Fillings, Dental Permanent,Fillings, Permanent Dental,Permanent Dental Filling,Permanent Dental Fillings,Permanent Dental Restoration,Permanent Dental Restorations,Permanent Filling, Dental,Permanent Fillings, Dental,Restoration, Permanent Dental,Restorations, Permanent Dental
D005260 Female Females
D005792 General Practice, Dental Nonspecialized dental practice which is concerned with providing primary and continuing dental care. Dental General Practice,Dental General Practices,General Practices, Dental,Practice, Dental General,Practices, Dental General
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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