Berbagai pertimbangan dokter gigi dalam memilih produk bahan tambal: Studi observasional

Abstract

Introduction: Dentists as users and buyers of filling material products have various considerations in choosing filling material products to treat their patients. Several considerations are made by dentists when selecting and purchasing a filling material product, including quality considerations, price considerations, and other considerations. This study aims to analyze the various considerations in selecting dental filling products. Methods: The type of this research is descriptive research using incidental sampling techniques. The population of this study were all dentists registered within the organization of PDGI in the City of Bandung, with a sample of 315 dentists. This research used an online questionnaire containing 10 Likert scale questions regarding various considerations from dentists in choosing a filling material product, with a score of 1-5. The validity test of this research used bivariate pearson, while the reliability test used test- retest Results: After the questionnaires were distributed to all samples, the Likert scores obtained were averaged using Microsoft Excel. Sequentially the various considerations and their average Likert score are: quality of filling material (4.83), ease of application (4.58), biocompatibility (4.56), availability (4.28), price (4.18), personal preference (4.03), product reviews (4.00), discounts (3.60), brands (3.58), and packaging (2.97). Conclusion: considerations of quality, biocompatibility, and ease of application in dental filling material products are the 3 main considerations that influence dentists in choosing a dental filling product. Meanwhile, consideration of product packaging is a consideration that dentists pay little attention to when choosing a product for dental filling materials