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Analysis Study Research Paper | Dental Medicine | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Pages: 925 - 927 | Bulgaria
A Survey on the Use of Retraction Devices and Techniques among Dental Practitioners in Bulgaria
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze dentists' preferences regarding the use of retraction cords and their placement techniques in clinical practice when fabricating fixed restorations. A survey comprising 2 demographics, and 8 targeted questions focused on the retraction methods and devices used, with data analyzed using SPSS (version 23) through descriptive and non-parametric analysis. Statistical significance was determined using ?? (chi-square) and Mann-Whitney U tests with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that 57.1% of participants preferred aluminum chloride (Al?Cl?)-impregnated retraction cords, with a statistically significant difference (P
Keywords: gingival retraction, retraction cords, retraction technique, fixed prosthodontics
How to Cite?: Desislava Makakova, "A Survey on the Use of Retraction Devices and Techniques among Dental Practitioners in Bulgaria", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 925-927, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24915145455, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24915145455