Awareness About Dental Amalgam Among Turkish Dentists and Patients: A Questionnaire and Search Engine Based Cross-Sectional Study

Erçin, Özlem; Berkmen, Begüm; Durukan, Elıf; Arhun, Neslıhan

doi:10.1111/idj.12610

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“…In addition, dentists and patients are interested in plaque accumulation on removable acrylic equipment because of their food-absorbent structure and surface porosity, which promotes the bacterial activity of cariogenic oral flora 9 , 10 . Various treatments have been offered to improve the mechanical qualities of acrylic appliances and reduce the risk of dental cavities during orthodontic treatment.…”

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An investigated organic and inorganic reinforcement as an effective economical filler of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites

Elkhouly

Ali

El-Sheikh

et al. 2022

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Polymer matrix composites have garnered the interest of the dentistry sector. Nano-fillers are frequently used as reinforcements in these composites to enhance their characteristics. Poly (methyl methacrylate) was filled with date seed nanoparticles (DSNP) and titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2NP). In this work, two nanofillers (DSNP and TiO2NP) were analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). In addition, the features of the PMMA-nanofiller composite were experimentally evaluated via compression, micro-hardness, wear rate (WR), and coefficients of friction (µ) testing. Utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the microstructure of the PMMA-DSNP composite was examined. The results of the experiments on the nanocomposites demonstrated that the elastic modulus, microhardness, wear resistance, and friction resistance increased with an increase in DSNP content to 1.2 wt, in comparison to TiO2NP at the same concentration. Finally, according to the guidelines, the ideal weight was determined to be 1.2 wt%, filler in the form of DSNP, at a normal load of 10 N.

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An investigated organic and inorganic reinforcement as an effective economical filler of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites

Elkhouly

Ali

El-Sheikh

et al. 2022

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“…The reason may be the better mechanical properties achieved by using admix high copper amalgam. In addition, the advantages of mechanical trituration are that it was deemed time sufficient and convenient, and there were fewer chances of mercury hazards 4 .…”

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“…Health organizations repeatedly argue about amalgam safety and the potential environmental issues of mercury. The public's interest in their health safety has resulted in an apparent trend of replacing amalgam restorations with resin-based composites or ceramic restorations 4 .…”

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Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Qaiser¹,

Bashir²,

Jatala³

et al. 2022

PJMHS

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Background: Amalgam was the material of choice for dental restorations due to its excellent mechanical properties, but the World Health Organization recommended that it should be phased out due to its environmental concerns. Aim: To determine the dental clinicians’ attitude to amalgam use during routine clinical practice in Lahore. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among private practicing dentists in Lahore.Using convenience sampling, 100 proformas were dispersed. The questionnaire included informed consent along with demographic data such as gender and years of practice, 17 questions related to perceptionand practices, and seven questions about knowledge of dental amalgam restorations.Chi-square test was used to determine statistical significance. P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Seventy four questionnaires were returned filled by participants.Majority of the participants, 51 (68.9%), performed no amalgam restorations, but those with 10 years or more experience still used the material at their practices. Dentists based on clinical experience were: less than 5 years=14(18.9%), 5-10 years =31(41.9%), and more than 10 years = 29(39.2%). Significant association, p=0.02, was observed between clinical experience of clinicians and the number of amalgam restorations performed weekly in their clinics. Practical implication=Health organizations often debate about amalgam safety and the environmental issues of mercury. After the devastating floods in Sindh, environmental issues are recently raised in Pakistan. Conclusion: According to this research, dental amalgam use within private dental practitioners is definitely on a decline in Lahore. Some senior dental practitioners with 10 years or more of experienceregularly used amalgam as a restorative material. MeSH words: Dental amalgam, General Practice, Dental,

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“…Previous studies have shown different clinical effects of amalgam on patients' health, as previously mentioned [16] . Dental amalgam is still well accepted by dentists despite their awareness of its controversy and they would not recommend an alternative to amalgam [11,18,19] . In contrast, other studies assessing attitudes to dental amalgam among dentist in other countries had reported increasing in the rate of using alternative restorative material like composite for posterior teeth.…”

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Knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners, interns, students and assistants towards mercury hazards in dental amalgam

Barakah¹,

Hasan²,

Alfehaid³

et al. 2021

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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Objectives: Recently, an increase in the replacement of dental amalgam with other restorations due to its hazards and non-esthetic properties. This study aimed to assess the basic knowledge of dental practitioners, assistants, interns, and students (at the collage of dentistry in king Saud university, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) towards the level of which dental amalgam can be considered hazardous and its proper handling. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study, Surveys were distributed among dental practitioners, interns, assistants, and students in both campuses of the dental collage at King Saud University (male and female campuses) in Riyadh 2018. Results: Out of 404 responses, dental assistants were significantly higher in knowledge than other groups with regard to mercury-related hazardous issues (p<0.003), and daily handling of dental amalgam (p<0.001). With proper handling of amalgam during restorative treatment, dentists were found significantly higher in knowledge and awareness than students. Conclusion:It was concluded that dental students had the least amount of information and knowledge regarding amalgam handling and characteristics and therefore, more information should be provided .

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Awareness About Dental Amalgam Among Turkish Dentists and Patients: A Questionnaire and Search Engine Based Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

An investigated organic and inorganic reinforcement as an effective economical filler of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites

An investigated organic and inorganic reinforcement as an effective economical filler of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites

Practices and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Dental Amalgam in Lahore

Knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners, interns, students and assistants towards mercury hazards in dental amalgam

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