The opinions of manufacturers of resin-based composite materials towards the repair of failing composite restorations.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the opinions of manufacturers of resin-based composite (RBC) towards the repair of their materials.


METHODS
Representatives of 20 manufacturers of RBC were electronically mailed a questionnaire seeking information on aspects of the repair of direct composite restorations.


RESULTS
The response rate was 100%. The findings indicated that although the majority of respondents regarded repair as a viable option for managing failing direct RBC restorations, marked variations were found to exist regarding recommendations for and contra-indications to performing repairs of RBC restorations.


CONCLUSIONS
Within the limitations of the current study, the following conclusions can be drawn: (1) the majority of manufacturers of RBC materials are aware and in favour of repair as opposed to replacement of defective composite restorations; (2) there is a need for manufacturers to produce guidelines for repair of their materials; and (3) there is a need for robust randomised controlled dental practice-based clinical studies in the field of repair of composite restorations.
Bristol Dental Hospital & School, University of Bristol, UK. i.blum@bristol.ac.uk
Igor R
IR
Blum
Daryll C
DC
Jagger
J Tim
JT
Newton
Nairn Hf
NH
Wilson
D003188:Composite Resins; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004345:Drug Industry; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D003188:Composite Resins