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Publication Evaluation of Posterior Composite Resin Restorations Teaching Among Undergraduate in Malaysia Dental School(Fakulti Pengajian Bahasa Utama, USIM, 2021) ;Muhammad Syafiq Alauddin ;Azlan Jaafar ;Norazlina Mohammad ;Faizah Abdul FatahAimi Amalina AhmadIntroduction: There is an uprising calls on restoring posterior teeth with composite resin due to increasing demands on natural tooth colour restoration and increased concerns about the safety of amalgam restorations. Previous studies had indicated that the teaching of the posterior composites in dental schools were still developing although at the slower pace compared to the recent development of the contemporary dental materials and techniques. Purpose: To evaluate the current teaching of posterior composite restorations among restorative dental lecturers in Malaysia. Methodology: An online questionnaire which sought information on teaching of the composite resin restoration on posterior teeth was developed and had been distributed to 13 dental schools in Malaysia. Findings: The most popular posterior restoration teaching methods among the respondents were lecture (95.7%), demonstration (87.0 %) and PBL (73.9%) while continuous assessment and practical competency test (82.6%) were the most popular assessment methods. For preclinical training, composite resin (95.7%), amalgam (87%), glass ionomer cement (GIC) (34.8%) and resin modified GIC (13%) were the posterior materials taught in the preclinical year. The standard protocol for posterior composite restoration were incremental filling (87.5%) in deep cavity and using circumferential metal bands with wooden wedge (91.7%), with total etch system (95.8%) Significance: Graduates from Malaysia dental school received preclinical, thereotical and clinical teaching on posterior composites although there were variations on the delivery methods, techniques and assessments. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Influence of Technical Quality and Coronal Restoration on Periapical Health of Root Canal Treatment Performed by Malaysian Undergraduate Students(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2023) ;Norazlina Mohammad ;Faizah Abdul Fatah ;Azlan Jaafar ;Siti Hajar Omar ;Aimi Amalina Ahmad ;Abdul Azim Asy Abdul AzizAws Hashim Ali Al-KadhimIntroduction: Root canal treatment (RCT) and its coronal restoration should be regularly assessed to ensure a successful treatment outcome. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the relationship between the obturation technical quality and coronal restoration in the clinical and radiographic outcome of RCT provided by Malaysian undergraduate students. Materials and Methods: A total of 143 root-treated teeth from 136 patients were evaluated through clinical examinations and periapical radiographs with a mean follow-up period of 2.4 (standard deviation = 1.59) years. The quality of the coronal restoration was classified according to modified United States Public Health Service criteria and the technical quality of the obturation was assessed based on two variables: length and density. Periapical status was evaluated according to periapical index scores. Results: About 64% of the teeth were classified as healthy with a significant reduction of apical periodontitis from 70.3% preoperatively to 36% at reassessment (P < 0.001). About 92.1% of obturation was of acceptable length, whereas 5% underfilled and 2.9% overfilled. Teeth with acceptable obturation length were five times less likely associated with apical periodontitis than the inadequately filled ones. 90% of canals had adequate obturation density with no significant association to apical periodontitis. Teeth restored with intracoronal restorations had 50% more chance of developing apical periodontitis. Inadequately restored teeth and teeth with poor obturation quality were associated with three times more likely apical periodontitis occurrence. The quality of endodontic treatment and the coronal restoration significantly influenced the periapical status (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The radiographic obturation quality and coronal restorations of the RCTs performed by the undergraduate students in a Malaysian public dental school were acceptable in 63.8% of cases with a 64% favorable outcome. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Posterior Restoration Selection Among General Dental Practices in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study(Int Islamic Univ Malaysia, Kulliyyah Medicine, 2019) ;Abdul Azim Asy Abdul Aziz ;Aimi Amalina Ahmad ;Azlan Jaafar ;Norazlina MohammadAws Hashim Ali Al-KadhimIntroduction: Tooth restoration is a common, routine procedure among dentists but still has its own difficulties especially for posterior teeth. As it is a straightforward procedure, some dentists are not aware of the difficulties that may contribute in reducing the longevity of the filling. The aim of the study is to determine the difficulties encountered during and after placement of restorative materials in deep cavities. Materials and methods: Standardized questionnaires were divided randomly among general private dental practitioners in Kuala Lumpur. Chi-square test was used to determine any significant factors associated with difficulties of material placement. Results: This study showed that the most frequent difficulties encountered among practitioners were to obtain good moisture control (39.0%). No significant association was found between obtaining good moisture control and year of clinical experience (p= 0.286) and also place of graduation with the manipulation of the materials (p= 0.542). Conclusion: Dental practitioners claimed that it was difficult to obtain good moisture control in placement of posterior restoration. Thus, it is an obligation of dental practitioners to practice proper isolation and good manipulation of materials on posterior restoration.