August 11, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

Selection of Resin-Based Dental Restorative Materials: A Pilot Study on Professional Characteristics, Knowledge, and Selection Criteria

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Pilot study reveals knowledge gaps and selection criteria among dental practitioners, highlighting the need for training.

Clinicians with over five years of experience showed greater knowledge on material composition and shelf life, favoring specialized materials.
Around 75.9% of surveyed practitioners preferred packable composites for posterior restorations, indicating a strong material selection trend.
A structured questionnaire assessed the impact of demographic, economic, and environmental factors on restoration preferences among 87 clinicians.
The study underscores the necessity for targeted continuing education in restorative dentistry to improve evidence-based material selection.

Zoniou et al. (2025) studied this question.

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