Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess the level of
knowledge, attitude and awareness about the failures of
fixed partial denture among dental students.
Materials and Methods
A cross sectional study was conducted among 100
undergraduate dental students, in which 57 were male
students and 43 were female students’ self-explanatory
and unbiased questionnaires were handed to them.
Result:
Among 100 dental students 83% of the
respondents agreed that FPD is the most aesthetically
preferred treatment for partially edentulous
patient.38% have agreed that they have enough clinical
knowledge regarding failures in fixed partial denture.
Conclusion:
There is an increased need for discussion
programme and clinical exposure for undergraduate
dental students.
Keywords : Failures, Fixed Partial Denture, Awareness, Dental Students.