From: Dental sealant knowledge, opinion, values and practice of Spanish dentists
QUESTIONS | Percentages | *Mean Ā± SD | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Ā | ||
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | Ā | ||
Knowledge | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Q1 | I think that the effectiveness of fissure sealants is supported by strong scientific evidence. | 5.5 | 8.5 | 21.8 | 27.2 | 37.0 | 3.82Ā±1.18 |
Q2 | There is scientific evidence for the restorative use of dental sealants. | 7.0 | 15.5 | 35.5 | 22.2 | 19.8 | 3.32Ā±1.16 |
Q3 | I am familiar with the technique of placing dental sealants. | 6.8 | 3.8 | 14.8 | 33.5 | 41.2 | 3.99Ā±1.15 |
Q4 | I believe that fissure sealants should be reviewed after placement. | 1.8 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 30.0 | 52.2 | 4.29Ā±0.90 |
Q5 | I understand the instructions for placing sealants. | 1.8 | 3.0 | 26.0 | 27.2 | 42.0 | 4.05Ā±0.98 |
Q6 | I think that sealants should only be used on newly erupted teeth | 21.8 | 14.2 | 21.5 | 20.0 | 22.5 | 3.07Ā±1.45 |
Q7 | I think that sealants wear out easily. | 6.0 | 17.5 | 32.8 | 26.2 | 17.5 | 3.32Ā±1.13 |
Q8 | I believe that you must perform a caries risk assessment to prevent overtreatment. | 4.8 | 3.0 | 26.2 | 34.2 | 31.8 | 3.85Ā±1.05 |
Q9 | Pit and fissure sealants have adverse effects. | 28.5 | 21.5 | 25.0 | 14.8 | 10.2 | 2.57Ā±1.31 |
Q10 | I believe the technique of applying a sealant is the most important aspect to the success of the treatment. | 9.5 | 10.8 | 28.0 | 28.8 | 23.0 | 3.45Ā±1.22 |
Q11 | I agree that resin sealants are more effective than glass ionomer sealant. | 7.6 | 13.0 | 33.6 | 27.0 | 18.8 | 3.36Ā±1.15 |
Q12 | The most important factor for adhesion to occur in sealant placement is proper acid etching. | 6.8 | 5.5 | 26.2 | 34.8 | 26.7 | 3.69Ā±1.13 |
Value | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Q13 | I think this technique takes time to do correctly. | 39.0 | 35.2 | 19.5 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 1.94Ā±0.92 |
Q14 | The materials that are used for the placement of sealants are very expensive. | 23.1 | 38.7 | 25.1 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 2.30Ā±1.01 |
Q15 | I do not use sealants very often as a preventive method because its effect is short lived. | 25.0 | 28.2 | 18.0 | 19.5 | 9.2 | 2.60Ā±1.30 |
Q16 | Fissure sealants are used less than they should be. | 9.5 | 6.8 | 27.1 | 31.4 | 25.1 | 3.56Ā±1.21 |
Q17 | The dental staff at my clinic communicate importance of using sealants to the patients. | 8.9 | 13.5 | 36.1 | 19.6 | 21.9 | 3.32Ā±1.21 |
Opinion | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Q18 | It is difficult to explain to patients what dental sealants are. | 25.5 | 21.2 | 21.8 | 25.8 | 5.8 | 2.65Ā±1.27 |
Q19 | It is difficult to justify the cost of sealants to parents | 15.8 | 18.3 | 31.3 | 22.6 | 12.0 | 2.97Ā±1.24 |
Q20 | I think my patients understand the benefits of using sealants. | 28.0 | 23.0 | 31.1 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 2.47Ā±1.23 |
Q21 | It is necessary to promote the use of sealants amongst dentists and dental educators. | 4.0 | 11.8 | 19.3 | 30.6 | 34.3 | 3.79Ā±1.15 |
Q22 | I apply sealants because the oral public health community instructs me to. | 55.9 | 23.5 | 13.6 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.74Ā±1.02 |
Q23 | I use dental sealant in the oral public sector because it is easy to apply and patients find it comfortable. | 66.5 | 15.8 | 16.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.53Ā±0.82 |
Q24 | Since working in the oral health public community, I have greater belief in the effectiveness of sealants. | 42.9 | 18.4 | 25.9 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 2.13Ā±1.19 |
Practice | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Q25 | I sometimes avoid dental sealants for the possibility of sealing over caries. | 14.2 | 15.0 | 23.0 | 22.8 | 25.0 | 3.29Ā±1.37 |
Q26 | I think sealants, besides being a preventive method, can also have a restorative effect and can be used on incipient caries. | 35.6 | 25.1 | 17.8 | 13.3 | 8.3 | 2.34Ā±1.30 |
Q27 | This sealing technique, when used alongside fluoride application, may reduce the rate of decay more significantly. | 5.5 | 8.0 | 30.5 | 24.5 | 31.5 | 3.68Ā±1.16 |
Q28 | In the case of partial or total loss of sealant, I would recommend reapplication. | 6.8 | 13.1 | 21.2 | 25.9 | 33.0 | 3.65Ā±1.25 |
Q29 | The most important factor for adhesion to occur in sealant placement is proper insolation. | 2.5 | 5.0 | 17.6 | 37.8 | 37.0 | 4.02Ā±0.99 |
Q30 | The most important factor for adhesion to occur in sealant placement is proper acid etching. | 4.0 | 5.3 | 27.9 | 38.9 | 23.9 | 3.73Ā±1.01 |
Q31 | The benefits of using sealants should be considered with regard to the patientās risk of caries and clinicians should follow specific guidelines | 2.8 | 8.1 | 38.5 | 25.9 | 24.7 | 3.62Ā±1.03 |