Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF FLEXURAL EFFECTS ON THE RETENTION OF THREE DIFFERENT CERVICAL RESTORATIVE MATERIALS

Saritha Vallabhaneni, Radhakrishna G

Aim: The aim of the study was to clinically evaluate the best material for restoring non carious cervical lesions, in terms of retention and sensitivity, among Glass Ionomer Cement (GC Fuji II), composite(Filtek Z350 Universal Hybrid) and compomer (Dyract-AP): In patients with normal occlusion and with traumatic occlusion. Materials and Methods : Patients with non-carious cervical lesions were selected on a random basis. No restrictions were placed on the size or position of the lesion.A total of 66 restorations were placed in 20 patients. Teeth were divided into two groups: Group 1 : teeth in normal occlusion.(no of restorations = 33) ,Group 2 : teeth in traumatic occlusion.(no of restorations = 33). Teeth in the respective groups were restored with Glass Ionomer Cement (n = 11), Composite (n = 11) and Compomer (n = 11). The patients were recalled at intervals of 2,4 and 6 months for assessment of restorations in terms of retention and tooth sensitivity for both the groups. Results: In terms of retention and sensitivity, when comparison was made between normal and trauma group, there was statistical significance only for glass ionomer cement.

Published Date: 2012-03-30;