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Decision-making in the provision of extra-coronal restorations
Aws Alani1, Karl Bishop, Serpil Djemal
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle Dental Hospital
Dental Update
|August 6, 2013
Summary
Choosing molar extra-coronal restorations involves many factors. Dentists may avoid complex options for themselves, unlike patients who prioritize aesthetics over potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Clinical decision-making in restorative dentistry
Background:
- Choosing extra-coronal restorations for molars is complex, involving material properties, tooth condition, aesthetics, and function.
- Existing literature on decision-making factors for molar restorations is reviewed and compared with clinician perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review factors influencing the selection of extra-coronal restorations for molar teeth.
- To compare current literature with clinician responses regarding restoration choices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of factors influencing extra-coronal molar restoration selection.
- Analysis of clinician responses from the 2007 Dental Pan Society meeting.
Main Results:
- Clinicians demonstrated a tendency to select less complicated restorations for themselves compared to what they might recommend for patients.
- A discrepancy exists between clinician and patient priorities, with patients potentially favoring aesthetics over awareness of complications.
Conclusions:
- Clinician awareness of restoration complications influences their choices, leading to avoidance of potentially problematic options.
- Informed patients may accept more aesthetic restorations, highlighting a difference in decision dynamics compared to clinicians.
