A comparative study of practicing cross-infection control of dental prostheses and implant components among prosthodontists and dental technicians in Qassim province, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Corresponding Author Nabila A Sedky Community and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Abstract The objectives were to compare the performance of infection control practices among prosthodontists and dental technicians in Al-Qassim Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with regard to dental prostheses, impression copings, implant analogs and customized implant abutments (implant components). Self-administered questionnaires were submitted to 48 prosthodontists and 46 laboratory technicians in three cities. The questionnaires consisted of 19 questions for prosthodontists and 21 questions for laboratory technicians. All questionnaires were reviewed in situ to make sure they were fulfilled completely.