Direct Restorations, Endodontics, and Bleaching: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand

Table 1

Factors influencing the decision on what material to use in the restoration of class II cavities.

Factor	Frequency (n)	Weighted percent
Aesthetics	115	60.1
Material durability	114	60
Patience preference	104	55.3
Minimal intervention dentistry concerns	104	54.5
Potential occlusal loading	72	37.6
Patient concern about mercury toxicity	56	29.7
Subsequent opportunity to refurnish and repair the restoration	23	11.8
Environmental concerns	15	18.2