Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Tooth Colored Restorative Materials in Primary Teeth

Abstract

Aim: The objective of the study is to evaluate clinical efficacy of tooth colored restoration- glass ionomer cement, resin modified glass ionomer cement and composite resin material in deciduous dentition. Methods: Total of 150 class I cavity in deciduous second molar tooth were divided into three groups and restored with glass ionomer cement, resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) and composite resin restoratives following cavity preparations. Clinical efficiencies were evaluated by modified USPHS rating criteria- marginal integrity, surface texture and recurrent caries in 3, 6 and 12 months recall intervals. Data was obtained and analyzed by Chisquare test. Results: Glass ionomer, RMGIC and composite resin exhibit similar criteria in 3- and 6-months recall intervals and there were no significant differences were found. At 12 months recall interval, significant differences were found in marginal integrity (p=0.03) and recurrent caries (p=0.00). However, surface texture remains similar for all restoratives, and no significant differences were detected (p=0.11). Conclusion: All 3 restorative materials exhibit good performances in out in vivo study on deciduous dentition. Composite resin and RMGIC exhibit better efficiencies in marginal integrity while glass ionomers dominate in recurrent caries control.

Journal of Dentistry and Allied Science, Vol. 9 No 1: 24-31