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Clinically controlled study on the quality of class III, IV and V composite restorations after two years
Birgit Geitel1, Ralf Kwiatkowski, Stefan Zimmer
1Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry and Endodontics, Humboldt University Berlin (Charité), Germany. birgit.geitel@charite.de
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.