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A Practice-Based Clinical Evaluation of a Bulk Fill Restorative Material
F J Trevor Burke1, Russell John Crisp1, Ditesh Panchal2
1The PREP Panel Ltd & Primary Dental Care Research Group, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry.
Summary
Practice-based researchers found the new bulk fill resin composite restorative material easy to handle, comparable to existing materials. While aesthetics were a concern, the material was well-received and recommended for future use.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Introduction of novel bulk fill resin-based composite restorative materials aims to simplify posterior restorations.
- Evaluating new dental materials in practice-based settings provides real-world insights into their clinical performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the handling characteristics of a new bulk fill resin-based composite restorative material, Filtek Bulk Fill Restorative (3M ESPE).
- To gather feedback from practice-based researchers on the material's usability and clinical performance over an 8-week period.
Main Methods:
- Twelve practice-based researchers were provided with the bulk fill restorative material for an 8-week evaluation period.
- Participants received explanatory letters and a questionnaire to document their experience with the material.
- Evaluators compared the new material to their previously used posterior composite materials.
Main Results:
- The bulk fill restorative material received handling scores similar to previously used posterior composite materials.
- No instances of post-operative sensitivity were reported by the evaluators.
- A single shade provision for evaluation may have negatively impacted the aesthetic quality scores.
Conclusions:
- The bulk fill restorative material demonstrated favorable handling properties and was well-received by the practice-based researchers.
- A significant number of evaluators indicated willingness to purchase and recommend the material to colleagues.
- Further investigation into aesthetic properties and shade options may be warranted.
