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Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.

Annam Imtiaz, Ch. Rehan Qamar, Nahal Zohra, Hareem Hussain, Tayyaba Nayyab, Tooba Saeed.


Abstract
Objective: To assess the perception among general dentists and orthodontists regarding clinical practices related to Interproximal reduction (IPR).
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 16th September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. We distributed online questionnaires to general dentists and orthodontists. The questionnaire consisted of 11 items about the utilization of IPR, routine protocol, methodology adopted by the groups to perform IPR, and perspectives related to hesitancy for the execution of the procedure. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.
Results: General dentists and orthodontists utilized IPR as a routine procedure for space creation (p=0.07). General dentists were more concerned about aesthetics and preferred posterior teeth for IPR than orthodontists (p=0.04). Orthodontists outweigh the benefits of IPR versus the associated potential risks (p=0.03). Orthodontists had researched more about the outcome studies associated with IPR (p=0.002).
Conclusion: General dentists and orthodontists performed IPR as a routine procedure. Due to aesthetic concerns, general dentists preferred posterior teeth over anterior teeth to perform IPR. Most orthodontists showed interest in IPR's effects and were more willing to perform it on themselves than General Dentists.

Key words: Perception, dentists, orthodontists, interproximal reduction.


 
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Imtiaz A, Qamar CR, Zohra N, Hussain H, Nayyab T, Saeed T. Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. RMJ. 2025; 50(1): 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522

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Imtiaz A, Qamar CR, Zohra N, Hussain H, Nayyab T, Saeed T. Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=218299 [Access: March 13, 2025]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522

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Imtiaz A, Qamar CR, Zohra N, Hussain H, Nayyab T, Saeed T. Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. RMJ. 2025; 50(1): 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz A, Qamar CR, Zohra N, Hussain H, Nayyab T, Saeed T. Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. RMJ. (2025), [cited March 13, 2025]; 50(1): 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz, A., Qamar, . C. R., Zohra, . N., Hussain, . H., Nayyab, . T. & Saeed, . T. (2025) Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. RMJ, 50 (1), 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz, Annam, Ch. Rehan Qamar, Nahal Zohra, Hareem Hussain, Tayyaba Nayyab, and Tooba Saeed. 2025. Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (1), 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz, Annam, Ch. Rehan Qamar, Nahal Zohra, Hareem Hussain, Tayyaba Nayyab, and Tooba Saeed. "Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz, Annam, Ch. Rehan Qamar, Nahal Zohra, Hareem Hussain, Tayyaba Nayyab, and Tooba Saeed. "Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.." Rawal Medical Journal 50.1 (2025), 117-120. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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Imtiaz, A., Qamar, . C. R., Zohra, . N., Hussain, . H., Nayyab, . T. & Saeed, . T. (2025) Interproximal reduction: Different perspectives between orthodontists and general dentists.. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (1), 117-120. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240902082522


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