Orthodontic management of traumatic dental injuries in Norway and orthodontists' perceptions of referral routines: A quality assurance survey.

Background/aim: Orthodontic treatment of patients with traumatic dental injuries is challenging, with limited evidence of routines and outcomes. The aims of this study were: (i) to describe how orthodontists perceive the information on traumatic dental injuries received by referral from the Public Dental Health Service before orthodontic treatment and (ii) to assess orthodontists' knowledge and working routines in managing traumatic dental injuries.

Materials And Methods: Data were obtained through a survey of all practicing orthodontists registered as members of the Norwegian Association of Orthodontists (n = 203).

Developing a scale for measuring expectancy of retaining natural teeth for life and comparison of results obtained using a global item and a multi-item scale of measurement.

Objective: To develop and test a scale for measuring expectancy of retaining teeth for life and to compare the estimates when using a global item with those obtained with a multi-item scale of measurement.

Material And Methods: The design of the study was cross-sectional selected and random sample surveys using a self-administered questionnaire or interview. There were two groups of patients and a national sample aged 16-79 years (n=1274); response rate 64%.

Level and predictors of agreement between patients and their dentists concerning need for replacement of teeth at the time of extraction.

The aims were to determine the level of agreement between patient and dentist about the need for a replacement of teeth at the time of extraction, and to identify and assess the effect of predictor variables on the level of agreement. Data were obtained from questionnaires. A systematic random sample of 1,500 Norwegian general dental practitioners were contacted, 67% of them responded and 75% of their patients.

Expectation of retaining natural teeth for a lifetime and its predictors among Norwegian adults.

Objective: To determine the extent to which Norwegian adults expect to retain their natural teeth for life, and to assess the effect of possible predictors of expectancy.

Design: Cross-sectional random sample survey.

Setting: Participants were interviewed in person or by telephone in August/September 1999.