Knowledge and Awareness About Different Layering Techniques of Composites and their Post-Operative Sensitivity Among Dental Students

Abstract

Esthetically pleasing restorations are much desirable in modern day conservative dentistry. Composite resins are currently the most popular tooth coloured restorative material. Despite excellent esthetic results, due to polymerization shrinkage they are prone to marginal leakage and thus sensitivity. To minimize the demerits, efforts are still made in terms of different layering techniques of composites. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and awareness about different layering techniques of composites and their post-operative sensitivity among dental students. A questionnaire comprising 10 questions were formulated with 5 questions relating to knowledge, 5 questions regarding awareness about different layering techniques of composites and their post-operative sensitivity. The questionnaire was then administered among 100 dental students including 50 male students and 50 female students. The responses were then subjected to statistical analysis. Frequency distribution and percentage and chi-square test were done to find the association between the response of each question with respect to gender.. The present study showed that even though the majority of students were aware about different layering techniques employed in composite restoration, the knowledge about specific techniques was still inadequate. Also, females had better knowledge and awareness as compared to males.