Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists
The aim of this study was to evaluate if clinical experience, whether in relation to length of practice time and/or level of specialization influences the dentist’s preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth. A cross sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire with...
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doaj-73998a9c3a4f4565848223ae039184d02020-11-24T22:35:14ZengSociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica Brazilian Oral Research1807-31072015-01-012911610.1590/1807-3107BOR-2015.vol29.0001S1806-83242015000100200Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentistsRafael SARKIS-ONOFRETatiana PEREIRA-CENCINiek Johannes OPDAMFlávio Fernando DEMARCOThe aim of this study was to evaluate if clinical experience, whether in relation to length of practice time and/or level of specialization influences the dentist’s preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth. A cross sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire with dentists (n = 276) in Pelotas, southern Brazil. Data were collected regarding clinical experience, post-graduate training, and variables related to restorations (posts/cements and use of rubber dam) for endodontically treated teeth. The data were submitted to a descriptive analysis and associations were tested. The response rate was 68%. Cast metal posts (24.53%), glass fiber posts (20.75%) and resin cement (66.67%) were the most commonly selected materials. In relation to rubber dams, 93.05% of the dentists were found not use them to lute posts. There was a significant association between the level of training of post-graduate dentists and the type of post used (p = 0.027), in that dentists without post-graduate training used cast metal posts more frequently, whereas dentists with post-graduate training reported glass fiber posts as their first choice. The results of the study showed that dentists preferred cast metal posts, glass fiber posts and resin cement. Continuing education influenced the decision of the dentists on their choice of dental posts.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242015000100200&lng=en&tlng=enTooth, NonvitalDecision MakingDental Restoration, Permanent |
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Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica |
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Brazilian Oral Research |
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The aim of this study was to evaluate if clinical experience, whether in relation to length of practice time and/or level of specialization influences the dentist’s preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth. A cross sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire with dentists (n = 276) in Pelotas, southern Brazil. Data were collected regarding clinical experience, post-graduate training, and variables related to restorations (posts/cements and use of rubber dam) for endodontically treated teeth. The data were submitted to a descriptive analysis and associations were tested. The response rate was 68%. Cast metal posts (24.53%), glass fiber posts (20.75%) and resin cement (66.67%) were the most commonly selected materials. In relation to rubber dams, 93.05% of the dentists were found not use them to lute posts. There was a significant association between the level of training of post-graduate dentists and the type of post used (p = 0.027), in that dentists without post-graduate training used cast metal posts more frequently, whereas dentists with post-graduate training reported glass fiber posts as their first choice. The results of the study showed that dentists preferred cast metal posts, glass fiber posts and resin cement. Continuing education influenced the decision of the dentists on their choice of dental posts. |
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Tooth, Nonvital Decision Making Dental Restoration, Permanent |
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