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Clinical evaluation of Dyract in primary molars: 1-year results
T C Peters1, J J Roeters, F W Frankenmolen
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Purpose:
To evaluate the 1-year clinical performance of Dyract in primary molars.
Materials And Methods:
55 children (aged 4-9 years) received 1-3 restorations (n = 91) utilizing Dyract, a new restorative material combining properties of both glass ionomers and composites.
Results:
The so-called compomer material showed good handling characteristics and a survival rate of 97% after 1 year. Nevertheless, the material demonstrated an average wear of 190 microns during 1 year, with 67% of the restorations having occlusal wear of less than 200 microns. The combination of a low failure rate and the ease of application makes the compomer material very suitable for application in the primary dentition.