Safety of Dental Restorative Materials -- A Survey among Undergraduate Dental Students.

Autor: Charan, L. Sai, Ganesh S., Balaji, Priya, V. Vishnu
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Oct-Dec2020, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p4898-4905, 8p
Abstrakt: Usage of proper dental restorative materials is very important in dentistry. One who is doing the course of dentistry should have sound knowledge on these restorative materials. Furthermore, it is important to know the view of budding young dentists about safety of dental restorative materials. The aim of present study was to assess the awareness and perception of undergraduate dental students towards safety of dental restorative materials. A study was carried out by using multiple-choice structured questionnaire among 262 students, the questionnaire was prepared in such a way that we can assess the attitude, their perception and awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. The data was collected and statistically analysed. Although, most of the participants were having moderate level of awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. The level of perception of some respondents towards amalgam related and other restorative materials related issues was found to be improved, participants with a better perception and attitude are having more knowledge and awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. Within the limitations of the study, usage of alternative materials to amalgam should be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index