Materiales que utilizan los odontólogos en el Ecuador para la reparación intraoral de Chipping.

Abstract

Introduction: Chipping or fracture is a frequent complication in fixed dental prostheses (FPD). It is available in a wide variety of materials for intraoral chipping (fracture) repair. Objective: Determine which are the materials used by Ecuadorian dentists for repair intraoral fracture (chipping). Materials and methods: A survey was conducted that included questions about the dentist's demographics, specialty, age, and preferred materials for performing intraoral fracture repair (chipping) of a fixed partial denture. Results: In December 2022, 144 dentists practicing in Ecuador participated. Dentists who did not practice in Ecuador or did not perform 1 crown or bridge of 3 units per month were excluded. In the survey, dentists selected the materials of their choice when performing intraoral fracture repair (chipping) of a fixed partial denture. Participants could choose between several answers regarding the material of their choice or they could give a free answer. The results were: Composite resin (53.5%), rubber dam (50%), Hydrofluoric acid (45.80%), Silane (42.4%), Sandblaster (38.20%), Self-adhesive composite (30 6%), Self-etching glass – ceramic primer (etching + adhesion promoter) (28.5%), repair kit (26.4%), CAD/CAM piece (4.9%). Conclusion: The survey revealed what kind of materials are preferred by dentists in Ecuador at the time of intraoral fracture repair (chipping). The materials they use are rubber dam, hydrofluoric acid, silane, sandblaster, self-adhesive composite, Self-etching glass – ceramic primer (etching + adhesion promoter), repair kit, CAD/CAM part.