Knowledge and Attitude among Dental Students Regarding Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen (or argon gas) to destroy the abnormal tissue. Its use is increasing in oral cavity. The oral mucosa, because of its characteristics of humidity and smoothness, is an ideal site for its technique. It shows a very good aesthetic result and it may be either the first choice or an alternative option to conventional surgery.

To create awareness and to evaluate the knowledge and attitude on cryosurgery among dental students.

The questionnaire was distributed to 100 dental students regarding their knowledge on cryosurgery. The responses were recorded and analysed.

Knowledge, attitude among Dental students regarding cryosurgery is inadequate. Majority of students have good knowledge on material used for cryosurgery. Most of the students also aware that cryosurgery in a painless treatment.