Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Practitioners Towards Composite Restorations - A Questionnaire based Survey
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Aesthetically pleasing restorations are much desirable in current day dentistry and efforts have been made to develop a restorative material to suit the patients desires and needs. Composite resins are currently the most popular of all tooth coloured restorative materials, which completely replaced silicate cement and acrylic resin as esthetic restoarive material. The aim of our study was to know the various clinical practices and techniques related to composite resins amongst dentists in two different population groups to get a wide range of opinion. Material and Methods: The multiple-choice questionnaire regarding the use of composites and technique associated with its placement were distributed among 200 dentists. Out of 200 dentists only 176 responded. The analysis of data was performed using methods of descriptive statistics. Results: The response rate in this survey was 88% (176/200). Losses in response rate were due to lack of return of questionnaire form. In this survey we found that only 5% of the dentists used rubber dam, more than 80% of the dentists used cotton rolls and suction tips as a method of isolation, 34% dentists used Mylar strips as matrix band in composite restorations instead of a proper matrix system. Conclusion: Composites are popular among dentists practicing in Srinagar and Delhi. There is a need of continued professional education and clinical training of the dentists in order to achieve desired results and esthetics within a stipulated time.
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Mohd Sajad, Shafia . , Neerja Sharma
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