Clinical evaluation of a self-adhering flowable composite as occlusal restorative material in primary molars: one-year results

PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the 1 year clinical performances of a self-adhering flowable composite and a commercially available self-etch adhesive/composite system in occlusal restorations of primary second molars.Patients and MethodsThirty-one patients (10 male, 21 fema...

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Main Authors: Buse Ayse Serin, İffet Yazıcıoğlu, Ceren Deveci, Muharrem Cem Doğan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istanbul University 2019-09-01
Series:European Oral Research
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Online Access:https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/EDBD865B5C9A47509B4E48B258E6E744
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Summary:PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the 1 year clinical performances of a self-adhering flowable composite and a commercially available self-etch adhesive/composite system in occlusal restorations of primary second molars.Patients and MethodsThirty-one patients (10 male, 21 female) were recruited into the study. A total of 62 occlusal cavities were restored with either a universal composite or a self-adhering flowable composite according to manufacturers' instructions. The restorations were clinically evaluated 1 month after placement as baseline, and after 3, 6 months and 1 year post-operatively using modified USPHS criteria by two operators.ResultsLack of retention was not observed in any of the restorations. With respect to color match, marginal adaptation, secondary caries and surface texture, no significant differences were found between two restorative materials tested after 1 year. None of the restorations had marginal discoloration and anatomic form loss on the 1 year follow-up. Restorations did not exhibit post-operative sensitivity at any evaluation period.ConclusionThe clinical assessment of self-adhering flowable composite exhibited good clinical results with predominating alpha scores after 1 year. Advantage of the application convenience for children is promising for self-adhered flowable composite materials in pediatric use.
ISSN:2651-2823