DENTis Congress, 23nd Edition

6th April-8th April, 2023

STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES, TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED BY

ROMANIAN DENTISTS IN DIRECT RESTORATIONS

Author: Stud. MARC Cristian

Coordinator /Guide: Assist. Prof. Dr. Marius BUD, Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie
“Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca
Introduction: Direct restorations are among the most common treatments in current dentistry,
and the correct selection of materials, techniques and tools can significantly influence their long-
term success and prognosis. Understanding the preferences and trends of dentists in Romania can
provide valuable information on the selection of the best materials and techniques to achieve
optimal clinical results. In this context, this study aims to identify the most commonly used
techniques, tools and materials by Romanian dentists in direct restorations. To our knowledge,
there are no recent published studies revealing the techniques, materials and tools preferred by
Romanian dentists.
Purpose: The study aims to identify the most commonly used techniques, tools and materials by
Romanian dentists in direct restorations.
Materials and methods: We conducted an anonymous survey addressed to Romanian dentists
with the right of free practice. The questionnaire was distributed online and included 23
questions about the techniques, materials and tools used for direct restorations, the usual methods
of isolation of the operator field, the most commonly used tool and product brands, and the use
of magnification and photography systems in restoration treatments. Data collected from 85
respondents were analyzed. In the process of data collection, the anonymity and confidentiality
of the responses received was ensured.
Results: The analysis of the results allowed the identification of the techniques, materials and
tools most commonly used by Romanian dentists in their daily practice. The study showed that
Romanian dentists have close preferences in terms of techniques, materials and tools used in
direct restorations, possibly correlated with the internal market supply of dental products and
relatively uniformity of the educational vision received by the respondents. This results in the
use of similar working techniques.
Conclusions: These results can be useful both for dentists to guide their clinical decisions in
choosing materials, tools and working techniques, as well as for manufacturers and distributors
to assess market impact and adapt offers.
This study is part of a preclinical study.
Keywords: Survey, direct restorations, techniques, brands, tools