PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL ATTITUDE REGARDING THE USAGE AND DISPOSAL OF DIAMOND BURS

Abstract

Purpose.The purpose of this study was to check dentists´opinions about reasons of wear and the criteria used for disposal of diamond burs. Methods.114 dentists answered a self-explanatory questionnaire,whichwas subsequently submitted to a descriptive analysis of results. Results.According to the data gathered, it was noted that most of participants considers that amalgam and enamel are the primary cause of diamond burs’wear (60% and 29%, respectively). Furthermore, most individuals have indicated that sterilization processes accelerated the aging(78%). The primary causes of diamond burs disposal: darkening (79%),increase in timeand strength necessary to wear structures (79%),decrease in the concentration of diamonds on the tip of the bur (78%), and presence of residues (49%).Conclusion.Moreknowledgein sterilization processes and quantity of diamond points uses is need due to its prevalence in clinical practice.