Management of defective dental Amalgam restorations-a mixed-methods study

dc.contributor.advisorNaidoo, Sudeshni
dc.contributor.authorAdam, Razia Zulfikar
dc.date.accessioned2018-02-27T10:50:45Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-16T12:34:08Z
dc.date.available2018-02-27T10:50:45Z
dc.date.available2024-04-16T12:34:08Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionPhilosophiae Doctor - PhD (Community Oral Health)
dc.description.abstractMuch variation exists in the practice of dentistry with regard to the diagnosis of caries and the recommendations for treatment. Even though criteria for the selection of 'faulty' restorations often appear ill-defined, subjective and/or variable restoration replacement is a major component of dental practice in developed countries (Brennan and Spencer, 2006). While the prevalence of caries is decreasing in developed countries, low- and middle-income countries are experiencing an increase. The investigation of factors influencing the clinical decision-making process has identified and compared the roles of technical (e.g. oral health factors), patient and dentist factors (Brennan and Spencer, 2006; Bader and Shugars, 1995a; 1995b). A recent trend for a more conservative approach to restorative dentistry has led to the alternative management of defective dental restorations. Repair and refurbishment of defective dental restorations have been established as viable options. The purpose of this study was to provide information regarding the practices, knowledge and attitudes of South African dentists with regard to the management of defective dental amalgam restorations.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/10975
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Cape
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Cape
dc.titleManagement of defective dental Amalgam restorations-a mixed-methods study

Files

Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Name:
Adam dent.pdf
Size:
19.37 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format