Comparison of periodontal health in children with restored primary teeth using different restorative materials

The quality of the restorative material used can have a significant impact on periodontal well-being in initial dentition though the comparative information is scarce. In this cross sectional study periodontal status of 240 children between 4-9 years of age fitted with restored primary molars with glass ionomer cement (GIC), composite resin, amalgam and stainless steel crowns (SSC) were compared and evaluated. Periodontal parameters such as gingivial index, plaque index, probing depth and gingivial recession were measured. It was proved that SSC caused much more inflammation and accumulation in gums than other materials (p<0.001) and GIC and composite resin did not differ in terms of periodontal outcome.