Neurotic personality trait as a predictor in the prognosis of composite restorations: A 24-month clinical follow up study.

ABSTRACT: The role of personality traits in modulating the incidence and progression of medical disease conditions are well documented, however, there is a paucity of information for its effects on dental health conditions and specifically on the prognosis of restorative dental materials. This study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of Micro-hybrid and Nano-ceramic composite restorations among patients with different personality traits. A total of 323 patients, indicated to receive operative treatment at a University Dental College Hospital, were invited to participate in this study. Consenting patients were requested to complete the Big Five Inventory (BFI-44 Item) personality questionnaire and were evaluated by a psychiatrist for categorizing the participants based on their personality tra

SUBMITTER: Khan SIR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8387411 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature