Dental composite restorations and psychosocial function in children.

Author: Maserejian NN, Trachtenberg FL, Hauser R, McKinlay S, Shrader P, Tavares M, Bellinger DC.

Source: Pediatrics.

Year: 2012

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Abstract / Excerpt:

Greater exposure to bisGMA-based dental composite restorations was associated with impaired psychosocial function in children, whereas no adverse psychosocial outcomes were observed with greater urethane dimethacrylate–based compomer or amalgam treatment levels.

Citation: Maserejian NN, Trachtenberg FL, Hauser R, McKinlay S, Shrader P, Tavares M, Bellinger DC. Dental composite restorations and psychosocial function in children. Pediatrics. 2012; 130(2): e328–e338.