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Thirty‐six month clinical evaluation of a highly filled flowable composite for direct posterior restorations
Author(s) -
Kitasako Y,
Sadr A,
Burrow MF,
Tagami J
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/adj.12387
Subject(s) - composite number , dentistry , medicine , resin composite , materials science , orthodontics , composite material
Background The aim of this randomized controlled study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a highly filled flowable composite compared to a conventional paste‐type composite in direct posterior restorations after 36 months. Methods A total of 58 mid‐size to extensive posterior composite restorations were randomly placed in 32 patients, mean age of 43.9 years (range 25–76), using either a conventional composite Estelite Sigma Quick (Conventional) or a highly filled flowable composite G‐aenial Universal Flo with a two‐step self‐etch adhesive. The restorations were evaluated after placement (baseline) and at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months according to the FDI criteria. Results At the 36‐month follow‐up, 42 restorations were evaluated in 21 patients. After 36 months, the difference between highly filled flowable and conventional restorations was not statistically significant with respect to all evaluation parameters (p < 0.05). No secondary caries was observed. Conclusions The highly filled flowable composite showed a comparable clinical effectiveness as the conventional paste composite in posterior restorations over 36 months.