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Compomers as Class II restorations in primary molars.
L C Gross1, A L Griffen, P S Casamassimo
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, USA.
Pediatric Dentistry
|March 13, 2001
Summary
Compomers, such as Hytac and Dyract, demonstrate excellent clinical performance as class II restorations in primary teeth. These materials offer a suitable alternative to amalgam, even in high-caries populations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Amalgam alternatives are crucial for class II restorations in primary teeth.
- Glass ionomers, composites, compomers, and resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGI) are available options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 24-month clinical performance of two compomers: Hytac and Dyract.
- To compare compomer performance against other intracoronal restorative materials.
Main Methods:
- Clinical evaluation of Hytac and Dyract as class II restorations in primary teeth.
- Long-term assessment of restorative material efficacy over 24 months.
Main Results:
- Hytac and Dyract exhibited strong clinical performance over 24 months.
- Compomers showed comparable results to other restorative materials.
- A low failure rate was observed, even in a high-caries patient group.
Conclusions:
- Compomers are a viable and effective alternative to amalgam for class II restorations in primary teeth.
- The suitability of compomers is confirmed, even for children with high caries rates.
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