Impact of Intra-Oral Dental Materials on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Perspective Survey from Dental Professionals
Aim and Background: This study aimed to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about the impact of various intra-oral dental materials on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on dental graduates, postgraduates, and faculty who were...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_9_25 |
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| Summary: | Aim and Background:
This study aimed to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about the impact of various intra-oral dental materials on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Methods:
This cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on dental graduates, postgraduates, and faculty who were provided with a validated self-administered questionnaire to assess their knowledge about various materials on MRI. Information regarding the interactions of these materials was classified under three categories: heat generation, mechanical vibration, and artifact production. A consensus panel of six experts from various specialties of dentistry and radiodiagnosis framed a specially designed closed-ended questionnaire over two phases. Knowledge scores were calculated based on the respondent scores. The comparison of mean knowledge scores was done using the Mann-Whitney U test.
Results:
Overall, 200 dental professionals participated in the study; 85.5% of the participants were aware that dental materials could interfere with MRI. Most of the participants felt that stainless-steel materials were least compatible whereas composites were most compatible with MRI.
Conclusion:
This study showed limited knowledge regarding the interference of dental materials in MRI. A material safety information card should be provided by the manufacturer that can be used to document the patient dental records.
Clinical Significance:
Continuing dental education programs should focus on educating dental professionals and reducing knowledge gaps. A material safety information card should be provided by the manufacturer for the materials that are used. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |