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Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry
Published on: June 6, 2025
Clinical evaluation of a colored compomer in primary molars
Aylin Akbay Oba1, Işil Saroğlu Sönmez, Saziye Sari
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Kirikkale, Kirikkale, Turkey.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a new colored compomer material, Twinky Star, in primary molars.
Subjects And Methods:
Eighty class II restorations were placed in a total of 36 subjects and the clinical success of the restorations was evaluated after 12 months based on modified US Public Health Services criteria.
Results:
The failure rate of the restorations was 3.9% (3 out of 77) and the clinical success of the restorations, measured by anatomic form, marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, surface texture, maintenance of interproximal contact and secondary caries, was acceptable.
Conclusion:
The clinical success of the colored compomer material, Twinky Star, indicates that it could be a good alternative to tooth colored compomers.
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