title: Survey of amalgam and composite restorations in Korea.
abstract: A small scale survey amongst general dental practitioners in Korea aimed to discover the reasons for placement or replacement of restorations. Material used and cavity type were recorded as was the age of restorations to be replaced, where known. Comparisons with data from the USA, Scandinavia, the UK and Italy provide the basis for observations on the reasons for longevity of restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL 32610-0415.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mjör
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Um
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea / Q000453:epidemiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam