Evaluation of post-operative sensitivity and secondary caries in posterior composite restorations: a 12month study
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
; 13(4): 441-444, 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate post-operative sensitivity and secondary caries associated with posterior composite restoration. Materials andMethods:
The study involved restoration of occlusal and proximo-occlusal caries on premolars and molars of 62 patients seen at the out-patient clinic of the restorative department of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The restorations were completed with a micro-hybrid light curing resin composite (Unolux BCS; UnoDent; England). Following total etch procedure and use of a type 2 (5th generation/one-bottle) adhesive. The USPHSC or modified Ryge criteria was employed for direct evaluation of the restorations over the 12 month period.Results:
Post-operative sensitivity was 3.5Bravo at baseline and 1.7Bravo at 12 months. No significant change in result was recorded for post-operative sensitivity at the end of the evaluation period. 100was recorded for the absence of secondary caries throughout the evaluation period up till the 6 th month when a failed restoration scored 1.7Bravo. At 12 months Alpha scores for secondary caries was 98.3.Conclusion:
Post-operative sensitivity was kept to a minimum and there were no occurrences of secondary caries
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Postoperative Period
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Dental Caries
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Dentin Sensitivity
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Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives
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Nigeria
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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