Table 6 Clinical problems
Question | Total, n (%) | GPDs, n (%) | PDs, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
25. Which treatment would you prefer for a semi-erupted permanent molar with moderate MIH, post-eruptive fracture and sensitivity in the tooth in a seven-year-old patient? | 471 (100) | 359 (100) | 112 (100) |
Fluoride varnish | 111 (23.57) | 85 (23.68) | 26 (23.21) |
Glass ionomer cement | 184 (39.07) | 132 (36.77) | 52 (46.43) |
Composite | 108 (22.93) | 85 (23.68) | 23 (20.54) |
Extraction | 6 (1.27) | 3 (0.84) | 3 (2.68) |
Not sure | 62 (13.16) | 54 (15.04) | 8 (7.14) |
26. Which treatment option do you consider for a molar with delimited brown opacity without post-eruptive enamel fracture? | 471 (100) | 359 (100) | 112 (100) |
Eliminate all tissue affected by MIH until the healthy margin is reached and restore with: | |||
Composite restoration | 104 (22.08) | 86 (23.96) | 18 (16.07) |
Glass Ionomer restoration | 114 (24.20) | 74 (20.61) | 40 (35.71) |
Temporary restoration | 14 (2.97) | 13 (3.92) | 1 (0.89) |
Fluoride varnish | 10 (2.12) | 7 (1.95) | 3 (2.68) |
Sealant | 12 (2.55) | 6 (1.67) | 6 (5.36) |
Eliminate only the most affected tissue and restore with: | |||
Composite restoration | 27 (5.73) | 21 (5.85) | 6 (5.36) |
Glass Ionomer restoration | 78 (16.56) | 62 (17.27) | 16 (14.29) |
Temporary restoration | 4 (0.85) | 3 (0.84) | 1 (0.89) |
Fluoride varnish | 4 (0.85) | 3 (0.84) | 1 (0.89) |
Sealant | 9 (1.91) | 9 (2.51) | 0 (0.00) |
Do not eliminate any dental tissue and restore with: | |||
Composite restoration | 11 (2.34) | 9 (2.51) | 2 (1.79) |
Glass Ionomer restoration | 14 (2.97) | 10 (2.79) | 4 (3.57) |
Temporary restoration | 5 (1.06) | 5 (1.39) | 0 (0.00) |
Fluoride varnish | 36 (7.64) | 30 (8.36) | 6 (5.36) |
Sealant | 29 (6.16) | 21 (5.85) | 8 (7.14) |