Table 3 Attitudes regarding direct restorations of NCCLs
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
For the restorative treatment of NCCLs, do you use isolation? | ||
No | 22 | 6.5 |
Yes, absolute isolation | 23 | 6.8 |
Yes, relative isolation | 292 | 86.6 |
For the restorative treatment of NCCLs, do you use gingival retraction/separation techniques? | ||
No | 174 | 51.6 |
Yes | 163 | 48.4 |
By using the retracting wire, do you use a hemostatic substance? | ||
No | 116 | 34.4 |
Yes | 116 | 34.4 |
I never use the retractor wire | 105 | 31.2 |
Do you use GIC/RMGIC as “liners”? | ||
Never | 86 | 25.5 |
Yes, depending on the cavity depth | 228 | 67.7 |
Yes, always | 23 | 6.8 |
What type of adhesive system do you use for NCCLs restorations? | ||
Two-step self-etch (ex: Adper SE Plus, Clearfill SE Bond) | 17 | 5.1 |
One-step self-etch (ex: Adper Easy One, IBond) | 23 | 6.8 |
Three-step etch and rinse (ex: Opti-Bond, Scotchbond Multi-purpose) | 89 | 26.4 |
Two-step etch and rinse (ex: Prime & Bond, Adper Single Bond 2) | 208 | 61.7 |
Do you use phosphoric acid in enamel when using self-etch adhesives? | ||
No | 23 | 6.8 |
Yes | 110 | 32.6 |
I do not use self-etch adhesive | 204 | 60.5 |
What composite resin do you use most for NCCLs restorations? | ||
Hybrid/microhybrid (examples: Charisma, Filtek Z250, Opallis, TPH) | 190 | 56.4 |
Microparticulate (examples: Durarafill VS, Heliofill, Renamel) | 38 | 11.3 |
Nanoparticulate (examples: Filtek Supreme, Filtek Z350, Filtek Z350XT) | 96 | 27.5 |
I do not use composite resin | 13 | 3.9 |
Based on your knowledge and your clinical experiences, in general, how long does a NCCLs restoration last? | ||
< 1 year | 16 | 4.7 |
1 year | 37 | 11 |
2 years | 70 | 20.8 |
3 years | 59 | 17.5 |
3–5 years | 127 | 37.7 |
6–10 years | 26 | 7.7 |
11–15 years | 2 | 0.6 |