The evaluation of amalgam and composite restorations in Mosul private clinics

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate amalgam and composite resin restorations work in private practice in Mosul City. A list of dentist practicing in private clinics was obtained from the Iraqi Dental Association in Mosul City.One hundred sixty dentists involved in the questionnaire were selected randomly from a total of 200 dentists in the list supplied. The questionnaire concerned with the step–by–step restorative treatment including diagnosis and case selection, cavity preparation, types of liners and bases used, amalgam restoration and direct esthetic restorations.The results revealed that 100% of the respondents perform restorative dental therapy in their private clinics. The results also revealed an evaluation (as percentage) for most of steps concerned with direct restorative techniques.

Keywords

• evaluation
• restorations
• amalgam
• composite resin.