Defective direct composite restorations--replace or repair? A survey of teaching in Scandinavian dental schools.
A questionnaire based survey was undertaken in Scandinavian dental schools to investigate aspects of the teaching of the repair of failing direct composite restorations, as a conservative alternative to total restoration replacement. The findings indicate that all undergraduate students in Scandinavian schools are taught and gain clinical experience in the repair of direct composite restorations. Although the findings reveal general agreement in relation to the teaching of reasons and operative procedures for the repair of direct composite restorations, variations were found in relation to the teaching of indications for, and the expected longevities of such repairs.
Blum
Igor R
IR
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, UK. i.blum@ntlworld.com
Mjör
Ivar A
IA
Schriever
Anette
A
Heidemann
Detlef
D
Wilson
Nairn H
NH
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000379:methods; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D019233:Retreatment; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D012575:Schools, Dental; D013335:Students, Dental; D013499:Surface Properties; D013663:Teaching
D003188:Composite Resins