A Survey on Clinicians Choices of Restorative Materials for Pediatric Patients
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study is to examine selection of various restorative materials in children; and the basis for the selection among dentists. Background: There has been an expansion in the range of tooth-coloured materials available for restoring primary and young mixed dentitions. In addition to amalgam and stainless steel crowns, improved conventional glass ionomer cements and composite resins, resin-modified glass ionomer cements and polyacrylic acid modified composites (compomers) have become available. Many changes have occurred in the development and availability of dental restorative materials for pediatric patients and hence no consistent guidelines have been developed for material selection, and choice appears based upon clinician preference. Materials and methods: A survey was conducted among 170 dental practionners of Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. A self administered questionnaire was distributed and descriptive data in terms of percentage was analysed. Result: The age group of the respondents ranged from 20-27 years. GIC was the choice of material for primary anterior(78%) and posterior(56%) dentition in children mainly because of its fluoride releasing property(67%). GIC was the material of choice for deep caries without pulp exposure(76%) and for restoration of proximal caries(81%). Dycal(44%) was the material of choice for sterile mechanical exposure of the pulp. 82% chose pit and fissure sealant as material of choice for non-cavitated incipient carious lesion. Conclusion: It has been observed that at times dentists find it difficult to decide on the technique and materials to use for restoration of deciduous and permanent teeth in children. The aim of this study was to examine the current choices and utilization of materials by clinicians in pediatric patients and the material of choice was found to be GIC
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Sanjay Madhavan
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