Level of knowledge on prevention of alveolitis in dentists of Health Centers in the city of Ambato

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ALVEOLITIS, KNOWLEDGE, PREVENTION, DENTISTS.

Abstract

Introduction: alveolitis is a frequent post-exodontic complication in the dental field and therefore its prevention is important.

Objective: to evaluate the level of knowledge of dentists working in health centers in the city of Ambato on the prevention of alveolitis.

Methods: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out in health centers belonging to the city of Ambato during 2022. A sample of 24 dentists was selected in an equiprobabilistic way, fulfilling the selection criteria, and then a questionnaire was applied to them, which allowed the collection of information that led to the variables studied, respecting medical ethics.

Results: 91,7 % of the participants pointed out bacterial contamination as the main cause of alveolitis, 91,7 % confirmed that an incorrect maneuver could cause it, and 37,5 % pointed out pain as a constant symptom. Among the preventive measures, 29,2 % indicated that alcoholic beverages should not be drunk and 66,7 % considered it necessary to brush after 24 hours, reporting that 91,7 % of the participants had a high level of knowledge regarding the prevention of alveolitis after an exodontia.

Conclusions: it was evidenced that the participants of the study had a good level of knowledge, however, they have deficiencies regarding the symptoms of alveolitis. Most of them also pointed out that the prevention of alveolitis depends on a correct extraction maneuver, requiring an adequate postoperative instruction to the patient.

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2023-12-15

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González-Cardona Y, Barzallo-Angulo AJ, González-Aguilar V. Level of knowledge on prevention of alveolitis in dentists of Health Centers in the city of Ambato. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 15 [cited 2025 Dec. 25];27(2):e6260. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6260

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2023): Supplement 2: International Scientific Congress on Research and Development UNIANDES Ibarra-Tulcán 2023

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