AMORIM, L. R.; AMORIM, Lucas Ramos de.
Abstract:
Intentional partial odontectomy (IPO), also known as coronectomy is an
alternative technique with the purpose of minimizing lesions to noble structures,
as well as reducing the risk of mandibular fracture. This study aimed to
characterize the knowledge of undergraduate dental students in the city of Patos-
PB, on the use of the IPO technique. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive,
exploratory research with a quantitative approach. The sample is composed of
169 students from the sixth to tenth graduation period. A questionnaire was used
which addresses data related to the knowledge of coronectomy. It was verified
that 66.9% of the sample was female, with a mean age of 23.1 years. The results
indicated that with 33.7%, the 7th period had the largest number of participants.
A total of 76.3% are familiar with the OPI technique. It was observed that 94.6%
of the students who knew the technique stated that they knew their indications,
but of these, 86.9% matched the respective indications for the IPO. In 79.2% of
the cases, they reported knowing the contraindications for coronectomy, of which
61.9% answered correctly. Regarding the main complications of the technique,
80.8 %% claimed to know, however, only 33.3% correctly scored. Regarding the
students' opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of the technique,
85.7% felt that the advantages overlap the disadvantages. It is concluded that
although the majority of the students report knowing the technique and indications
of the IPO, only a small group correctly knew its contraindications and
complications and although it could present some disadvantages, most of the
interviewees agreed that the advantages are greater.
