title: Defective direct composite restorations--replace or repair? A survey of teaching in Scandinavian dental schools.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, UK. i.blum@ntlworld.com
authors: Igor R
authors: IR
authors: Blum
authors: Ivar A
authors: IA
authors: Mjör
authors: Anette
authors: A
authors: Schriever
authors: Detlef
authors: D
authors: Heidemann
authors: Nairn H
authors: NH
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins