Title
Awareness of gingival retraction before final impression procedures among interns at Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Authors
Rawan Alrethia1,*, Ibrahim AlBaqami2, Bayan Almohaimeed3, Abdulaziz Alharbi2, Mohammed Alqahtani2 & Abdullah Alhablen2
Affiliation
1Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia; 2Intern, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia; *Corresponding author
Rawan Alrethia - E-mail: ra.alrethia@qu.edu.sa; Phone: +966 563994463
Ibrahim AlBaqami - E-mail: 391110097@qu.edu.sa; Phone: +966 563994455
Bayan Almohaimeed - E-mail: Ba.almohaimeed@qu.edu.sa; Phone: +966 563994765
Abdulaziz Alharbi - E-mail: Abdulaziz.391@hotmail.com; Phone: +966 563994656
Mohammed Alqahtani - E-mail: 381119819@qu.edu.sa; Phone: +966 563994333
Abdullah Alhablen - E-mail: 391108296@qu.edu.sa; Phone: +966 563994463
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received April 1, 2026; Revised April 30, 2026; Accepted April 30, 2026, Published April 30, 2026
Abstract
Mechanical gingival retraction using a plain retraction cord has been regularly practiced before impression making in fixed Prosthodontics. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the knowledge and awareness of a variety of gingival displacement methods before impression making in fixed Prosthodontics among dental students. A questionnaire-based survey was administered to dental students and interns at Qassim University. Participants completed a questionnaire concerning their awareness and knowledge of gingival displacement techniques, including the reasons for use and adverse effects and complications. Most participants recognized the importance of gingival retraction in clinical practice but were unaware of its potential complications and adverse effects. Comprehensive educational programs are necessary to improve student and intern knowledge of gingival retraction advancements and side effects.
Keywords
Gingival displacement, fixed prosthodontics, impression
Citation
Alrethia et al. Bioinformation 22(4): 2267-2272 (2026)
Edited by
P Babaji
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
