Randomized 36-month follow-up of posterior bulk-filled resin composite restorations

A. D. Loguercio*, M. Rezende, M. F. Gutierrez, T. F. Costa, A. Armas-Vega, A. Reis

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this double blind, randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the 36-month clinical performance of the layering technique (incremental [IF] vs. bulk-fill [BF]) in posterior composite resin restorations bonded with self-etch (SE) and etch-and-rinse (ER) strategies. Methods: Posterior dental cavities of 72 participants (n = 236), with a cavity depth of at least 3 mm, were randomly divided into four groups. The restorations were bonded using either the Tetric N-Bond ER or Tetric N-Bond SE. The composite resin Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-Fill was placed either IF or using BF. Two experienced and calibrated examiners evaluated the restorations using FDI criteria in the baseline and after 12, 24 and 36-month. The statistical analyses were performed using the Wilcoxon Signed rank test (α = 0.05) Results: After 36-month, 14, 21 and 33 restorations showed minor fractures, marginal desadaptation and color mismatch, respectively (p > 0.05). Thirty-three restorations showed some marginal discoloration after 36-month with significant difference between ER (3 for ER-IF; 3 for ER-BF) and SE (14 for SE-IF; 12 for SE-BF; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The BF technique showed excellent clinical performance, which was comparable during the 36-month of clinical evaluation with the 2-mm IF and it was not affected by the adhesive strategy. However, using the ER strategy reduces the risk of some marginal discoloration, irrespectively of the filling technique. Clinical relevance: The bulk-fill material showed excellent clinical behavior when compared to its use in an incremental filling technique, mainly when associated to etch-and-rinse adhesive material after 3 years of clinical evaluation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-102
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Dentistry
Volume85
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Bulk-fill
  • Etch-and-rinse
  • Incremental filling
  • Postoperative sensitivity
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Self-etch

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