A survey of the use of dentin-bonding systems in Denmark.
OBJECTIVE
Dentin-bonding systems, which usually involve multistep procedures, are relatively new in dentistry. This study was conducted to survey dental practitioners in Denmark concerning their use of dentin-bonding systems.


METHODS
A questionnaire regarding dentin-bonding systems was distributed to dentists at an annual dental conference, and 462 dentists were included in the survey.


RESULTS
Dentin-bonding systems were used by 99% of the dentists. Twenty-one different dentin-bonding systems were being used, with six of the systems being used by 78% of the dentists. Of the 456 dentists who used a dentin-bonding system, 77% recalled a clinical procedure for their dentin-bonding system that was in accordance with the written instructions of the manufacturer. The degree to which the dentists complied with the instructions for use, was influenced by the number of operating steps involved for a given dentin-bonding system, by the frequency with which the dentin-bonding system was used, and by the degree to which the dentist was satisfied with the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer. The frequency with which dentin-bonding systems were used, was influenced by year of graduation, place of work, and gender of the dentist.


CONCLUSIONS
Further studies, which focus on the adherence of dental practitioners to instruction manuals are warranted as are investigations of the potential clinical consequences of incorrect use of dentin-bonding systems.
Peutzfeldt
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Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, University of Copenhagen, Nørre Allé 20, DK 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark. apz@odont.ku.dk
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003188:Composite Resins; D003718:Denmark; D003738:Dental Cements; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000628:therapy; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000145:classification; D004363:Drug Utilization; D005260:Female; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D019239:Practice Patterns, Dentists'; D011331:Private Practice; D011364:Professional Practice; D011636:Public Health Dentistry; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements