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Clinical Evaluation of Microhybrid Composite and Glass lonomer Restorative Material in Permanent Teeth
Khalil Kharma1, Tatiana Zogheib2, Shilpa Bhandi3
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, Phone: +9613242190,
Aim:
The aim of this study was to clinically compare glass ionomer cement (GIC) with microhybrid composite resin used in class I cavities on permanent teeth over a period of 9 months.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 40 teeth with class I cavities were divided into two groups (n = 20) and restored with GIC (EQUIA; GC) and microhybrid resin composite (Amelogen Plus; Ultradent). Restorations were evaluated at ×4.5 magnification using the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria every 3 months. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher's exact test (a < 0.05).
Results:
The data obtained reported no statistical significance difference between both groups in regard to anatomical shape, color, postoperative sensitivity, secondary caries, material handling, adaptation, and marginal staining.
Conclusion:
The results of this clinical study showed that GIC (EQUIA; GC) can be used for the restoration of permanent teeth and may be more appropriate for certain clinical situations than the resin composite material.
Clinical Significance:
EQUIA (GIC) is a viable alternative to resin composite in restoring class I cavities in permanent teeth.
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