The opinions of manufacturers of resin-based composite materials towards the repair of failing composite restorations

Blum, I.R., Jagger, D.C., Newton, J.T. and Wilson, N.H.F. (2009) The opinions of manufacturers of resin-based composite materials towards the repair of failing composite restorations. Primary Dental Care, 16(4), p. 149. (doi: 10.1308/135576109789389487)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576109789389487

Abstract

<b>AIMS:</b> The aims of this pilot study were to determine the prevalence of head, face and dental injuries sustained by schoolboys while playing cricket and to compare the prevalence of those injuries in England and Australia. <b>METHODS:</b> A questionnaire that determined distribution and prevalence of orofacial injuries sustained when playing cricket was distributed to all players (n=411) who played cricket in four private schools in England and four private schools in Australia. There was a 100% response rate. <b>RESULTS:</b> Fifty subjects (24.1%) from English schools and 52 subjects (25.5%) from Australian schools reported injury/injuries to the head, face and teeth. Australian cricketers reported more injuries per player. The distribution of injuries between the two countries was similar. Sixteen players had sustained loosened or broken teeth. Two players reported avulsed teeth. <b>CONCLUSION:</b> It was concluded that there was a high prevalence of head and orofacial injuries among the schoolboy cricketers but relatively few dental injuries. The distribution of types of head, face and dental injury in England and Australia were similar.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jagger, Professor Daryll
Authors: Blum, I.R., Jagger, D.C., Newton, J.T., and Wilson, N.H.F.
Subjects:R Medicine > RK Dentistry
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
Journal Name:Primary Dental Care
ISSN:1741-9344

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