A Cross-Sectional Study: Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of the Role of Plasma-Rich Protein and Its Applications in Tooth Movement Rate

Overview

Journal J Pharm Bioallied Sci

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2025 Mar 10

PMID 40061665

Authors

I Bevin Shaga

Bharathi Elangovan

Acchuthakrishnan

J Devika

K Anitha

Smm Moulvi

Nagappan Nagappan

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Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to assess dentists' perceptions and knowledge of plasma-rich protein and uses in rate of tooth movement.

Material And Methods: This online survey, which is cross-sectional in nature, is being done among dental care providers. The 500 participants' self-administered questionnaires on PRP in orthodontic tooth mobility. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (V 22.0). The frequency distribution was calculated.

Results: The survey revealed that, 452 (90.4%) were aware of the PRP preparation process, and 400 (20%) were aware of the use of plasma-rich protein (PRP) to accelerate tooth movement. Regarding the primary PRP ingredients and the PRP procedure for quickening tooth movement in orthodontics, 66.4% had given the right responses. The majority of dentists were sufficiently knowledgeable about both invasive and non-invasive methods for quickening the movement of teeth.

Conclusion: The study's conclusions demonstrated that dental professionals were aware of the most recent developments in dental PRP application and its protocols, but additional research has to be done to educate everyone about these recent developments. Future experimental research on PRP in dental practices will be necessary in order to further develop our awareness of it.

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