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J Pak Dent Assoc. 2020; 29(3): 130-134


Choice of restorative material for endodontically treated teeth in teaching institutes of Multan:A cross sectional study

Mehwish Rafiq, Tahira Parveen, Uzma Abdullah, Jaffar Hussain Bukhari.




Abstract

Objective:
The purpose of this study is to analyze the preference, opinions, techniques and material of choice for core build-up and crowning for endodontically treated teeth in teaching institutes of Multan and to assess the impact of clinical experience, work place and qualification on these options.
Methodology:
A cross sectional study was conducted using self-applied questionnaire with dentist working in three teaching institutes of Multan. The calculated sample size for the total population of 160 was 114 according to Raosoft sample size calculator by keeping the confidence level 95%. A total of 160 questionnaire were distributed and recovered 148 at a response rate of 92%. Information about clinical experience, work place and post-graduation qualification was collected. Information regarding preference of core build-up material, crown material, timing of restoration of ETT, type of post was collected. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 22, frequencies and percentage were obtained. Association between different variables was calculated using Pearson’s chi-square test.
Results:
Amalgam was preferred as core buildup material on the basis of strength (81%), immediate restoration of ETT was more preferred by private (30%) and restoration after one week was preferred by public (45.9%). Most of the participant believed core buildup must receive endopost to have better prognosis (60%). Majority preferred prefabricated endopost (50%) over custom made post (33%). The porcelain fused to metal crown was preferred as the clinical experience of dentist increases (p=0.001).
Conclusion:
Within the limitations of the study, it was concluded that amalgam was preferred as core buildup material, prefabricated post was preferred over custom made and PFM was material of choice for crowning.
KEY WORDS: Dental practitioners, endodontically treated tooth, post and core, restoration, survey, core build-up 

Key words: KEY WORDS: Dental practitioners, endodontically treated tooth, post and core, restoration, survey, core build-up






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