Abstract:
:In some countries the use of amalgam has been restricted, and the dental profession may be forced into using alternatives to amalgam by a combination of public opinion and legislation, including the proposal that the material be 'phased-down'. The limited research that exists as to restorative decision-making is quantitative in nature and focuses on 'when' a restoration is placed. There is little qualitative research exploring 'why' a material is chosen. Purposive sampling of a representative group of dentists registered in Australia was carried out in two phases; initially six interviews followed by a focus group of six different participants who were audio-recorded. Qualitative data were analysed using computer aided qualitative data analysis software. The findings suggest that dentists' restorative decision-making is a complex interplay of factors. These may be categorized as 'clinical', 'knowledge', 'patient', 'practice type', 'biological' and 'environmental'. Use of amalgam is influenced by each of these to varying degrees. Quantitative analysis of the influences on restorative decision-making is recommended. While the potential future 'phase-down' of amalgam as a restorative material was of concern, there was a general sense of resignation or apathy to the matter. The implications for public health authorities, dental organizations and educators are noted.
journal_name
Aust Dent Jjournal_title
Australian dental journalauthors
Alexander G,Hopcraft MS,Tyas MJ,Wong RHdoi
10.1111/adj.12212subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-12-01 00:00:00pages
420-31issue
4eissn
0045-0421issn
1834-7819journal_volume
59pub_type
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2006-09-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:1999-03-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:1978-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
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doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1995.tb05607.x
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
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更新日期:1975-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1993.tb05515.x
更新日期:1993-10-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/adj.12373
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/adj.12826
更新日期:2021-01-23 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2009.01157.x
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2005.tb00368.x
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1990.tb00780.x
更新日期:1990-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2000.tb00559.x
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1989.tb03005.x
更新日期:1989-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1978.tb05180.x
更新日期:1978-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/adj.12759
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1981.tb05225.x
更新日期:1981-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1977.tb05117.x
更新日期:1977-10-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/adj.12407
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2005.tb00349.x
更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1992.tb00744.x
更新日期:1992-06-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2018-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Australian dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00200.x
更新日期:1998-12-01 00:00:00