AWARENESS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL BURNS IN DENTAL OPERATORY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS- - A QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Chemical burns are injuries to the skin, eyes, mouth, or internal organs caused by contact with a corrosive substance. Chemical burns may occur through direct contact on body surfaces, including skin and eyes, via inhalation, and/or by ingestion.The chemical agents used in day-to-day dental practice ranging from mouthwash, cavity varnish, or de-vitalizing pastes if used injudiciously can harm the integrity of the soft tissues in the oral cavity.

AIM: The aim of this study is aimed at spreading the awareness of chemical burns in dental operatory among the undergraduate students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study with the help of a survey conducted among 143 undergraduate students.The statistical software, namely SPSS version 23.0, was used for the analysis of the data.Qualitative values were compared using chi square and descriptive statistics were used  to analyse the data.

RESULTS: The respondents belonging to the age group of 17-19 think awareness on chemical burns is important. Both males and females think that awareness of chemical burns is important. The cross tab of gender and the chemical agents used everyday. The X axis is gender and the Y axis is chemical agents used everyday. The figure shows that males have answered the question correctly. Pearson chi-square value is 0.067 (p > 0.05), hence it is statistically significant.

CONCLUSION: The aim was carried out and fulfilled and the purpose of the study was done. Most of the respondents were aware of chemical burns in dental operatory.