title: A pan-European comparison of the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) by postgraduates in paediatric dentistry.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess the current usage and opinions of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) amongst European postgraduates (PG) in paediatric dentistry.
  
  
  METHODS
  An on-line structured questionnaire.
  
  
  METHODS
  The programme directors of all EAPD-accredited programmes in paediatric dentistry were contacted by e-mail and invited to disseminate the web-link for a structured on-line questionnaire to all PG students on their programmes. The survey sought details of usage of MTA in both the primary and permanent dentitions and also, previous and future educational requirements for cement use.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Responses were received from 29/44 (F: 27; M: 2) PG students. MTA was used in the primary dentition by 6/29 and 17/29 PG for pulp capping and pulpotomy procedures, respectively. In non-vital permanent teeth, MTA was used for apical barrier formation by 26/29 PG students, 15/29 for pulpotomy procedures and 10/29 to repair root perforations. Barriers to the use of MTA related to material cost and other materials being deemed more appropriate. Overall, 27/29 demonstrated an interest in further educational opportunities in material use.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Mineral trioxide aggregate appears to be in regular use amongst PG dentists in paediatric dentistry throughout Europe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Aberdeen Dental School and Hospital, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZR, Scotland, UK, j.foley@abdn.ac.uk.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Foley
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003738:Dental Cements; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping; D006801:Humans; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry; D011672:Pulpotomy; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials
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