%A Gajbhiye, Vijeta %A Banerjee, Rajlakshmi %A Radke, Usha %A Chandak, Anuj %A Jaiswal, Priti %T Evaluation of knowledge and attitude about gingival displacement materials and techniques among dental practitioners %9 Original Article %D 2018 %J Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry %R 10.4103/ijmd.ijmd_27_18 %P 76-81 %V 8 %N 2 %U https://www.ijmdent.com/article.asp?issn=2229-6360;year=2018;volume=8;issue=2;spage=76;epage=81;aulast=Gajbhiye %8 July 1, 2018 %X Statement of Problem: Edentulism is a condition that critically affects the quality of life of patients by compromising function as well as esthetics. Fixed partial dentures have been a treatment of choice to replace missing teeth. Despite its various advantages, failures are not uncommon. Recording accurate impressions is a crucial prerequisite to ensure the success of prosthesis. Gingival displacement, especially in restorations with subgingival margins, is extremely important to record the accurate impressions of the finish line. Aim and Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude about gingival displacement materials and techniques among dental practitioners in Nagpur region. Materials and Methods: A survey consisting of 15 questions regarding gingival deflection method was distributed among 200 dental practitioners. The participants were approached personally with the printed questionnaire and through E-mail. Results: The survey showed that approximately 86% of the dental practitioners practicing in Nagpur region did not perform gingival displacement before making impressions. Out of 16% of the dentists who perform gingival displacement, only 10% of them were prosthodontists. The most common method used for gingival displacement was retraction cord. Better techniques such as cordless gingival displacement were used by only 6% of the dentists because of lack of knowledge and technique sensitivity of these materials. Financial concerns may also be a deterrent for performing gingival displacement in such cases. Conclusion: Hands-on experiences on gingival displacement need to be imparted at the undergraduate level and the importance of gingival displacement for the success of prosthesis needs to be conveyed to dental practitioners, so as to bring about a change which results in a better rehabilitation of patients with partial edentulism. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2229-6360