A Practice-based Evaluation of a Novel Resin Luting Material and Dentine Bonding Agent Peter Sands Russell J Crisp Owen Thompson FJ Trevor Burke Dental Update 2024 48:1, 707-709.
Primary Dental Care Research Unit, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, School of Medical and Dental Sciences, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, UK
This study evaluated the handling of a recently introduced resin luting material and its associated universal bonding agent by a group of practice-based researchers. Eleven evaluators from the practice-based research group, the PREP Panel, were sent explanatory letters and a pack of the materials under investigation, with a request to use them, where indicated, for 10 weeks and then to complete a questionnaire designed to elicit the evaluators' views on the handling of the materials. In total, 217 restorations were placed: the results from the questionnaire indicated strong acceptance of the ease of use of the materials. The novel cement delivery system was found to reduce waste, the cement was of ideal viscosity, and the design of the mixing tips and easier clean up were particularly noteworthy. The investigators also appreciated that the same cement can cover adhesive and self-adhesive indications. Some clinical cases of different indications were documented and selected illustrations are presented.
CPD/Clinical Relevance: The luting system which was evaluated was found to be easy to use, with reduced waste of material.
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The value of practice-based research has been previously discussed,1 with the arena of general dental practice having been considered the ideal environment in which to carry out evaluations of the handling of dental materials and their clinical effectiveness. In this regard, a wide variety of research projects may be considered to be appropriate to general dental practice,1 including assessment of materials, devices and techniques, clinical trials of materials, assessment of treatment trends and, patient satisfaction with treatment.
A UK-based group of practice-based researchers is the PREP (Product Research and Evaluation by Practitioners) Panel. This group was established in 1993 with six general dental practitioners, and has grown and now comprises 30 dental practitioners located across the UK, with one in mainland Europe.2 The group has completed over 70 projects – ‘handling’ evaluations of materials and techniques, and more recently, clinical evaluations (n=8) of restorations placed under general dental practice conditions, with the restorations being followed for periods of up to 5 years.2
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