Description of Professional Practices Regarding Treatment of Non-vital Primary Teeth Among Dental Surgeons in France

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to describe how dental surgeons in France treat non-vital primary teeth affected by conditions such as irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis, and apical periodontitis. It focuses on understanding the current professional practices, including treatment choices, any reservations dentists may have, and the criteria guiding their decisions. The study is observational and seeks to provide data where French information is currently limited. The study involves observing dental surgeons who treat children with affected primary teeth. It considers treatments like pulpectomy, which is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and requires strict disinfection and use of appropriate materials. Another treatment option considered is lesion sterilization tissue repair (LSTR), which uses topical antibiotics and is somewhat controversial. The study does not involve experimental interventions but gathers information on actual treatment practices. Participants will be dentists treating children, and the study will collect data on their professional practices over up to one year. Researchers will analyze how dentists manage these dental conditions and document the variety of treatment approaches used. The primary outcome is a detailed description of treatment practices by dentists in France. There is no intervention or follow-up beyond this data collection phase, and participation duration aligns with the observation period of up to one year.

Professional Practices Regarding Treatment of Non-vital Primary Teeth Among Dental Surgeons in France