ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a nanohybrid and a microhybrid composite in class I and II restorations after 3 years. A total of 82 class I and class II restorations were performed in 31 patients [10 males and 21 females] using Grandio and QuiXfil with self-etch adhesives [Futurabond and Xeno III]. The restorations were clinically evaluated by 2 operators 1 week after placement [baseline] and at 6 months and 1, 2, and 3 years using modified United States Public Health Service [USPHS] criteria. At the 3-year follow-up, 62 class I and class II cavities were reevaluated in 23 patients [7 males and 16 females]. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's X[2] and Fisher's exact tests [p < 0.05]. At the 6-month follow-up, all restorations received Alfa scores with respect to each evaluation criterion. At the 1-year follow-up, 2 QuiXfil restorations had to be replaced and Grandio restorations started to deteriorate in terms of marginal adaptation. At the end of 2 years, 9 Grandio restorations showed significant deterioration of the surface properties, demonstrating Bravo scores. At the end of 3 years, no significant differences were observed regarding color match, marginal adaptation, secondary caries, marginal discoloration, and anatomic form loss between the evaluated materials in 25 class I and 37 class II restorations. At the 3-year follow-up, Grandio restorations had 21% Bravo scores and showed significant deterioration of the surface properties, which were still clinically acceptable according to USPHS criteria. Three QuiXfil and 1 Grandio restorations were replaced because of secondary caries and loss of retention. Both the nanohybrid [Grandio] and the microhybrid [QuiXfil] composites were clinically functional after 3 years