Abstract
UTILIZATION OF THE VACUUM FORM MACHINE: CUSTOM MOUTHGUARDS VERSUS ESTHETIC BLEACHING TRAYS By Jacqueline M. Carney, D.D.S. A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, 2003 Thesis Director: Arthur P. Mourino, D.D.S., M.S., M.S.D. Department of Pediatric Dentistry Purpose: This study analyzed the percentage of Virginia practitioners using vacuum form machines for mouthguards or home bleaching trays and types of patient information provided for these appliances. Methods: Questionnaires were constructed and mailed to 2500 dentists Results: 80% of dentists used vacuum form machines, 42.5% recommended mouthguards, 60.2% recommended home bleaching trays, 37.6% provided patient information on mouthguards, 37.1% provided patient information on home bleaching trays, 16.5% inquired on patient health histories about mouthguard protection during contact sports, and 17.3% inquired on patient health histories about tooth color satisfaction. Conclusions: Dentists use vacuum form machines for home bleaching trays more than mouthguards. General dentists and pediatric dentists provide patient information on mouthguards and home bleaching trays more often than orthodontists. General dentists provide patient information on home bleaching trays more often than pediatric dentists. Dentists in practice 25 or more years are the most likely to have patient health histories that address the use of mouthguards.
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