Knowledge and Awareness about Cryosurgery among Dental Practitioners

S. Aishwarya ^[4] | Dr. Dhanraj ^[13] | Dr. Sangeetha ^[12]

Abstract: Cryosurgery is typically used for tumors or precancerous lesions found on your skin. However, some tumors inside the body can be treated this way as well. Advances in cryosurgery technology have dramatically reduced the long-term side effects once associated with the treatment. So this technology must made aware among dentists for the wellness among the patients Aim The aim of this research is to find the knowledge about cryosurgery and its importance among dentists. Objective The study is to establish the recent advances and awareness about cryosurgery among dentists. Materials and Methods- A cross sectional survey was conducted across chennai among the Dental practitioners regarding their awareness about the cryosurgery. The questionnaire was distributed to 100 Dental practitioners in an interview based method around the chennai city. All the questionnaire were kept anonymous.

Keywords: Cryosurgery

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 5, May 2017,

Pages: 467 - 469