Publications by authors named "Chien J Sim"
Silver-modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART) is an emerging restorative technique; however, the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application on the bond strength of glass ionomer cement (GIC) is unknown. This study aimed to determine if SDF application to sound and artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) immediately prior to GIC restoration affected microtensile bond strength (µTBS). Caries was induced on extracted molars using a pH-cycling protocol that was validated against natural caries (similar µTBS).
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- * A survey sent to 150 dentists received a 57% response rate, revealing that while 80% give feeding recommendations, their confidence in discussing breast-feeding is less than in bottle-feeding.
- * Findings indicate that disagreements with established guidelines and various practice-based barriers prevent dentists from regularly offering these dietary recommendations.