title: A survey on patients' attitudes and perceptions concerning dental restorative materials.
abstract: The media has recently become more involved in promoting some restorative materials. This approach affects the perceptions, opinions and attitudes of patients toward the materials. This survey was conducted to generate data on patient preferences toward certain restorative materials, the justification for the preferences, and the source of information.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gladwin
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Gladwin
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D003764:Dental Materials; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials