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Microleakage of Ormocer-based restorative material in primary teeth: an in vivo study
1Pediatric Dentistry Department, Dental School, King Abdul Aziz University, KSA. taladent@hotmail.com
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|February 16, 2008
Summary
This study compared microleakage in dental restorations using an Ormocer-based material and a composite resin. Neither material eliminated leakage, suggesting additional preventive measures are needed for dental fillings.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Microleakage is a significant concern in dental restorations, potentially leading to secondary caries and pulp inflammation.
- Evaluating new materials like Ormocer-based ones against established composites is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the microleakage of an Ormocer-based material (Admira) versus a conventional composite resin (Restorative Z-100) in vivo.
- To assess if cavity wall location influences microleakage for these materials.
Main Methods:
- An in vivo study design was employed.
- Dye penetration was used to quantify microleakage.
- Two restorative materials, Admira and Restorative Z-100, were tested.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences in microleakage were observed between the Ormocer-based material and the composite resin.
- Cavity wall location did not significantly affect the degree of microleakage for either material.
Conclusions:
- Current Ormocer-based and composite resin systems do not completely eliminate microleakage.
- Further preventive strategies are recommended to minimize microleakage in dental restorations.