Clinical evaluation of two packable posterior composites: 2-year follow-up

• Published in: Clinical oral investigations Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 197 - 203
• Main Authors: Fagundes, T C, Barata, T J E, Bresciani, E, Cefaly, D F G, Jorge, M F F, Navarro, M F L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.09.2006
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Composite Resins; Dental Bonding; Dental Leakage - prevention & control; Dental Marginal Adaptation; Dental Restoration Wear; Dental Restoration, Permanent - methods; Dentistry; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Methacrylates; Molar; Polymethacrylic Acids; Surface Properties
• ISSN: 1432-6981; 1436-3771
• DOI: 10.1007/s00784-006-0059-y

The clinical performance of two packable posterior composites, Alert (A)-Jeneric/Pentron and SureFil (S)-Dentsply, was evaluated in 33 patients. Each patient received one A and one S restoration, resulting in a total of 66 restorations. The restorations were placed by one operator according to the manufacturer's specifications and were finished and polished after 1 week. Photographs were taken at baseline and after 2 years. Two independent evaluators conducted the clinical evaluation by using modified United States Public Health Service criteria. After 2 years, 60 restorations (30 A and 30 S), 27 class I (16 A and 11 S) and 33 class II (14 A and 19 S) were evaluated in 30 patients. Criterion A for recurrent caries, vitality, and retention was applicable to all 60 restorations. Criterion B was distributed among 40 restorations as follows: surface texture (15 A; 2 S), color (5 A; 6 S), postoperative sensitivity (1 S), marginal discoloration (8 A), marginal adaptation (3 A), and wear resistance (2 A). Data were analyzed using the Exact Fisher and McNemar tests. After 2 years, S showed a significantly better performance than A with respect to surface texture and marginal discoloration. The clinical performance of both materials was considered acceptable over the 2-year period. Further evaluations are necessary for a more in-depth analysis.