Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the actual s t atus as well as problems in the use of the rubberdam isolation technique for child patients. Random sample groups, which consisted of 101 general dentists and 21 pediatric dentists in Southern part of Kyushu, completed questionnaires anonymously. The results are as follows.
1. 20.8% of dentists in general practice were found to use this technique for child patients. They selected“Keeping the treatment area dry and clean” more commonly as their answers to the reason for using this technique as well as pediatric dentists.
2. 44.8% dentists in general practice who did not use this technique for child patients selected“It lowers the efficiency of treatment”more commonly as their answers to the reason for not using this technique.
3. Many of both groups were selected“the efficiency of treatment” as their answer concerning problems in using this technique.
