Sealing of restorations with marginal defects does not affect their longevity
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2018-04-01
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Estay Larenas, Juan [UNESP]
Casielles, Javier Martin
Vildosola Grez, Patricio
Claudia Villablanca, M.
Mjor, Ivar A.
Oliveira, Osmir Batista [UNESP]
Laske, Mark
Loomans, Bas A.
Andrade, Marcelo Ferrarezi de [UNESP]
Moncada Cortes, Gustavo
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Mosher & Linder, Inc
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Purpose: To evaluate sealed amalgam and resin-based composite restorations after 12 years to determine whether sealing minor defects (micro-repairs) enhanced the longevity of restorations. Methods: 34 subjects aged 18-80 were recruited. This sample group underwent 137 restorations, including 51 resin-based composite (RC) and 86 amalgam (AM) restorations. Existing restorations with localized, marginal defects were assigned to one of two groups: (a) the Sealing group (n=48, 27 AM; 21 RC) or (b) the Control group (n=89, 59 AM; 30 RC). The quality of each restoration was scored according to the modified USPHS criteria by two examiners at the beginning of the study and after 1-5, 10, and 12 years. Kaplan Meier survival curves were created and a Cox regression was applied to investigate survival variables. Mantel Cox, Wilcoxon, and Friedman tests were performed for comparisons within groups. Results: After 12 years, no statistically significant differences were observed for the variables restorative material (P=0.538) or sealing yes/no (P=0.136) with respect to the longevity of the restorations. All groups behaved similarly with regard to marginal adaptation, secondary caries, and tooth sensitivity (P >= 0.05). Cumulatively, after a 12-year observation period, sealing minor restoration defects did not affect the longevity of the restorations.
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American Journal Of Dentistry. Weston: Mosher & Linder, Inc, v. 31, n. 2, p. 107-112, 2018.