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- Title
Clinically Controlled Study on the Quality of Class III, IV and V Composite Restorations after Two Years.
- Authors
Geitel, Birgit; Kwiatkowski, Ralf; Zimmer, Stefan; Barthel, Claudia R.; Roulet, Jean-François; Jahn, Klaus-Roland
- Abstract
Purpose: The quality of fillings consisting of a hybrid composite was compared with fillings consisting of two different microfilled composites in a clinical examination. Material and Methods: Within the design of a clinically controlled two-year study conducted under practice-relevant conditions, the composites C-Fill MH (Megadenta), Helio Progress (Vivadent), and Visio-Dispers (ESPE) were examined in anterior-tooth cavities in 134 patients by means of the split-mouth technique. The clinical examinations were performed based on modified Ryge criteria (marginal integrity, anatomical form, secondary caries, color, marginal discoloration, surface roughness) after 12 and 24 months. Results: Immediately following filling application, all evaluation criteria except color were assessed as level A. After 12 and 24 months, C-Fill MH was found to be significantly superior to the other materials with regard to marginal integrity, color, and marginal discoloration. Conclusion: The hybrid composite C-Fill MH seems to be superior to the microfilled composites and should therefore be preferred as a restorative filling material.
- Subjects
DENTAL adhesives; DENTAL fillings; MATERIALS testing; LONGITUDINAL method; CEMENT composites; DENTAL cements
- Publication
Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 2004, Vol 6, Issue 3, p247
- ISSN
1461-5185
- Publication type
Article