Anterior composite restorations in clinical practice: findings from a survey with general dental practitioners
J. appl. oral sci
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21(6): 497-504, Nov-Dec/2013. tab
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to assess technical preferences of general dental practitioners when restoring anterior composite restorations. How the level of clinical experience or post-graduate training infuenced their options was also tested. Material andMethods:
A cross-sectional study was performed using a questionnaire with general dental practitioners (GDPs) (n=276) in Southern Brazil. Information regarding post graduation training (specialization, master's or PhD degree) and linical experience (years since completing graduation) were gathered. The options regarding anterior composite restorations (type of composite, adhesive system, light curing unit, polishing procedures and rubber dam use) were collected. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis and associations were tested.Results:
Response rate was 68% (187). GDPs selected microhybrid composite (52%) and 2-step total etch adhesive system (77%). LED was the preferred method of activation for 72.8%. Immediate polishing was preferred by 75%, using a combination of techniques. Most of the respondents (74.3%) did not use rubber dam. More experienced clinicians used more halogen lights (p<0.022), performed more light monitoring (p<0.001) and were resistant to use rubber dam (p<0.012). Dentists with post-graduation training used 3-etch-and-rinse system more frequently (p<0.04), usually monitored light intensity (p<0.014) and placed rubber dam more frequently (p<0.044).Conclusions:
Hybrid composite, simplifed adhesives, LED units and immediate polishing were preferred by Southern Brazilian dentists for anterior composite restorations. Few dentists used rubber dam to perform composite restorations in anterior teeth. Clinical experience and post-graduation training infuenced the dentists' choices. .
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Sujet Principal:
Modèles de pratique odontologique
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Matériaux dentaires
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Restaurations dentaires permanentes
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Études d'évaluation
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
J. appl. oral sci
Thème du journal:
Dentisterie
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Federal University of Pelotas/BR
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