Background : Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure whereby the oral vestibule is deepened by changing the soft tissue attachments. It is used to increase the denture foundation area and improve the quality of the soft tissues available for support in case of primarily involving tissue shrinkage.
Aim & Objective: To study the knowledge, attitude and practice of vestibuloplasty in CD patient among dental practitioners
Materials and methods: A prepared questionnaire was distributed to 100 dental practitioners regarding their knowledge about the vestibuloplasty and the results were studied.
Results and conclusion: The knowledge, awareness and practice among dental practitioners regarding vestibuloplasty is very poor. Majority of practitioners have a poor knowledge about the vestibuloplasty and it's effectiveness.Hence efforts must be taken to create awareness and training should be given to increase its practice.
Impact Factor
2017: 6.614
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