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Repair versus Replacement of Defective Composite Restorations: Teaching in Dental Schools in Canada.

Journal of dentistry · Daood U, Malik NA, Sidhu P, Masood A, Konanec T, Tezvergil A, Bijle MN, Sheikh Z, Wilson NHF, Lynch CD, Waeli HA, Blum IR · 2026-10-17

All 10 Canadian dental schools teach or plan to teach composite restoration repair techniques, with most viewing repair as a definitive treatment option that preserves tooth structure and extends restoration longevity.

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