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Table 2 Relative frequency distribution and median availability of materials in dental facilities (n = 28) within last one year

From: The relative patient costs and availability of dental services, materials and equipment in public oral care facilities in Tanzania

 

Never available (% of clinics)

Median availability score (range)

Always available (% of clinics)

Amalgam

28.6

5.5 (0, 10)

42.9

Composite

39.3

5.5 (0, 10)

42.9

Glass ionomer cement

32.1

6.0 (0, 10)

35.7

Zinc Oxide Eugenol

21.4

8.3 (0,10)

42.9

Calcium Hydroxide

35.7

7.5 (0, 10)

39.3