Evaluation of proximal contact tightness and associated factors in posterior resin composite restorations: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kizito U, Kisakye LK, Simila HO, Otieno FO, Tentena LA, Kisumbi BK

DOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4
Published: 2026 May 19
Container: BMC oral health
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@article{allodium:10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4,
  title = {Evaluation of proximal contact tightness and associated factors in posterior resin composite restorations: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya.},
  author = {Kizito U and Kisakye LK and Simila HO and Otieno FO and Tentena LA and Kisumbi BK},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {BMC oral health},
  doi = {10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4}
}

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TI  - Evaluation of proximal contact tightness and associated factors in posterior resin composite restorations: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya.
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AU  - Kisakye LK
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AU  - Otieno FO
AU  - Tentena LA
AU  - Kisumbi BK
PY  - 2026
JO  - BMC oral health
DO  - 10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4
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U, K., LK, K., HO, S., FO, O., LA, T., & BK, K. (2026). Evaluation of proximal contact tightness and associated factors in posterior resin composite restorations: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya.. BMC oral health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-08629-4

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