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Clinical evaluation of 2 flowable composites.

John R Gallo1, John O Burgess, Alan H Ripps

  • 1Department of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119, USA. jgallo@lsuhsc.edu

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|March 16, 2006
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This study found that while both Tetric Flow and Esthet-X Flow are clinically acceptable for occlusal restorations, larger restorations showed worse marginal adaptation over time. Flowable resin composites are best suited for small to moderate cavities.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Flowable resin composites offer advantages in handling and placement for occlusal restorations.
  • Conventional resin composites have higher filler content and viscosity than flowable alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Tetric Flow and Esthet-X Flow for restoring occlusal carious lesions.
  • To compare the performance of two flowable resin composites over a one-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty occlusal restorations were placed using either Tetric Flow or Esthet-X Flow with Prime & Bond NT bonding agent.
  • Restorations were assessed at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year for various clinical parameters.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare the materials at the 1-year mark.

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Main Results:

  • Esthet-X Flow showed a marginally significant improvement in color match at 1 year.
  • All restorations exhibited worsening marginal discoloration and marginal adaptation over the study period.
  • Restoration size was positively associated with marginal adaptation at 1 year, and preparation size with sensitivity at 3 months.

Conclusions:

  • Both flowable resin composites demonstrated clinical acceptability for occlusal restorations after one year.
  • It is recommended to limit the use of flowable resin composites to small and moderate-sized occlusal restorations.