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Comparison of proximal contact tightness and contour of bioclear biofit HD versus Composi-tight 3DXR matrix systems
Shreya Volety1, Ajay Singh Rao1, Karkala Venkappa Kishan2
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K.M Shah Dental College, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Gujarat, Vadodara, India.
Objective:
To assess proximal contact tightness and contour of two different sectional matrix systems in class-II direct composite restoration using newly designed assessment criteria.
Materials And Methods:
In a double-blinded randomized clinical trial, 62 class-II direct composite restorations were performed in 62 patients using Composi-Tight 3DXR (n = 31) and Bioclear Biofit HD matrix systems (n = 31). Proximal contact tightness and contour were assessed using a self-designed criterion. Statistical analysis utilized Chi-Square and Independent sample t-test, with P < 0.001 considered significant.
Results:
The mean ± sd score for clinical and radiographical evaluation of proximal contact tightness of the Bioclear Biofit HD group (1.06 ± 0.25) was statistically significant with a p-value (<0.001) compared to the Composi-Tight 3DXR group (2.39 ± 0.72).
Conclusion:
The study found that the Bioclear Biofit HD matrix system demonstrated better proximal contact and contour than the Composi-Tight 3DXR Sectional Matrix System in Class-II direct composite restorations.
