Repair of composite restorations – Teaching information from dental schools of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil

• DOI: 10.5335/rfo.v16i3.1000
• Publication Date: 2012-12-03
• Authors: Catiane Betina Tovo; Eduardo Dickie de...; Sinval Adalberto ...
• Keywords: Christian ministry; Dental education

The present study analyzed the teaching of repair direct composite restorations (RCR) and its determining factors in dental schools State Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. Eight were selected based on registration at website Ministry Education (MEC). A first contact was made by phone, e-mail head Restorative Department obtained. questionnaire elaborated containing 19 questions, e-mailed to schools. Data descriptive statistics. Six out eight returned questionnaire. All participating execute teach RCR consider technique successful as treatment. did not any reason for executing it. main indications shade correction, fracture material tooth. In most nature is theoretical, clinical disciplines. consistent conduct towards observed from 100% Most them it a definitive treatment, revealing trend preservation tooth structure.