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Restoration longevity in an Australian Defence Force population
1RAAF Base, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Australian Dental Journal
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Dental restoration longevity is not significantly affected by how often patients see their dentist or change dentists. Differences in dentist payment methods may explain variations in restoration success between populations.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Restoration replacement is a significant part of dental practice.
- Factors influencing restoration longevity can shape dental practice patterns.
- Previous research suggested examination and dentist-switching frequency might impact longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of examination frequency on dental restoration longevity.
- To determine if frequent changes in dental practitioners influence restoration longevity.
- To compare findings with previous studies in different populations.
Main Methods:
- A study population of 100 long-term members of the Royal Australian Air Force was selected.
- Data on examination frequency and dentist-switching were collected.
- Restoration longevity was assessed in relation to these factors.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant relationship was found between examination frequency and restoration longevity.
- No statistically significant relationship was found between frequent changes in dental practitioners and restoration longevity.
- Significant differences in restoration longevity were observed compared to a prior Scottish study.
Conclusions:
- Examination frequency and changing dentists do not appear to significantly impact dental restoration longevity in this population.
- Differing dentist remuneration models may contribute to observed variations in restoration longevity between populations.
- Further research into practice-based factors influencing restoration outcomes is warranted.