Clinical Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Restorations in Posterior Teeth - Results of 2.5 Year Follow-up

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of posterior composite restorations reinforced by bulk base of short-fiber composite (everX Posterior, GC Corporation). Thirty-six short fiber-reinforced composite restorations were placed in premolar and molar teeth of 33 patients. Eigh...

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Published inThe open dentistry journal Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 476 - 485
Main Authors Tanner, Johanna, Tolvanen, Mimmi, Garoushi, Sufyan, Säilynoja, Eija
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United Arab Emirates Bentham Open 01.01.2018
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Dentistry
Fiber-reinforced composites
Volumetric shrinkage
Bilayered posterior composite restorations
Cavities
Polymerization shrinkage
Clinical study
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Summary:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of posterior composite restorations reinforced by bulk base of short-fiber composite (everX Posterior, GC Corporation). Thirty-six short fiber-reinforced composite restorations were placed in premolar and molar teeth of 33 patients. Eight of the teeth were vital and 28 were non-vital. Average follow up time of the restorations was 30.6 months (2.5 years), ranging from 16.2 to 51.3 months (1.3 - 4.3 years). One restoration failed during the follow-up period due to secondary caries, at time point 39.5 months. Three fillings had minor fractures during the follow-up. The overall survival rate of the restorations was 97.2% and success rate (no maintenance needed) was 88.9%, respectively. Posterior composite restorations with a bulk base of short-fiber composite showed good clinical performance in the short term evaluation.
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ISSN:1874-2106
1874-2106
DOI:10.2174/1874210601812010476