A retrospective look at esthetic resin composite and glass-ionomer Class III restorations: A 2-year clinical evaluation
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1998-02-01
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de Araujo, MAM
Araujo, R. M.
Marsilio, A. L.
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Quintessence Publishing Co Inc
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Objective: A restorative material for Class III cavities must, besides being functional, be esthetically satisfactory, providing good working conditions and several shade and color options. A clinical evaluation was initiated to compare the suitability of resin composite and glass-ionomer cement materials for such restorations.Method and materials: Forty-two Class III conservative cavities, esthetically important because of facial extensions, were selected. Resin composite restorations were placed in 21 cavities, and the remaining 21 were restored with glass-ionomer cement. The following characteristics were studied: color or-esthetics, anatomic shape, surface texture, staining, marginal infiltration, dental plaque retention, and occurrence of fracture. After 24 months, the restorations were evaluated.Results: the only statistically significant difference between the resin composite and glass-ionomer cement restorations in the experimental period involved color or esthetics.Conclusion: Resin composites and glass-ionomer materials provide excellent functional and esthetic results in Class III cavities when properly indicated.
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class III cavities, clinical evaluation, glass-ionomer cement, resin composite
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Quintessence International. Carol Stream: Quintessence Publ Co Inc., v. 29, n. 2, p. 87-93, 1998.