A study on the perception of wisdom tooth extraction

Kyeong-Hee Lee1,*   Han-Sol Kim1   Ji-Hye  Gu1   Yun-Ju  Lee1   Dong-A  Yun1   Sun-Ju Choi1   Yu-Kyung  Choi1   

Department of Dental Hygiene, Shinhan Universit

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate how wisdom tooth extraction is perceived, and to correct erroneous perceptions thereby establishing proper awareness.We conducted a survey on how wisdom tooth extraction was perceived among adults in 20 households in Seoul and Gyeonggi province starting in December, 2016.A review of the factors influencing the perception of wisdom tooth extraction showed that the regression model was statistically significant and the model had an explanatory power of 8.3%. It was also found that those in their 20s or younger had saw a lower level of perceived oral health, and a higher level in perception in wisdom tooth extraction. Moreover, students, housewives, and professions showed a lower perception of wisdom tooth extraction. It is necessary to have an education program for adults aged 60 or older who have few opportunities for oral health education.

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Table 1. General characteristics of the subjects