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- van Heumen, Céleste C M, et al.
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Five-year survival of 3-unit fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures in the anterior area
- 2009
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In: Dental Materials. - Copenhagen : Munksgaard. - 0109-5641 .- 1879-0097. ; 25:6, s. 820-827
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of 3-unit anterior fixed partial dentures (FPDs) made of fiber-reinforced resin composite (FRC), and to identify design factors influencing the survival rate. Methods: 52 patients (26 females, 26 males) received 60 indirectly made FRC FPDs, using pre-impregnated unidirectional glass fibers, requiring manual wetting, as framework material. FPDs were surface (n = 48) or hybrid (n = 12) retained and mainly located in the upper jaw. Hybrid FPDs had a combination of retainers; i.e. crown at one and surface retention at the other abutment tooth. Surface FPDs were either purely adhesively retained (n = 29) or with additional mechanical retention (n = 19). Follow-up period was at minimum 5 years, with check-ups every 1–2 years. Six operators were involved, in three centers in the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden. Survival rates, including repairable defects of FPDs, and success rates were determined. Results: Kaplan–Meier survival rate at 5 years was 64% (SE 7%). For the level of success, values were 45% (SE 7%) and the estimated median survival time 58 (SE 10.1) months. For surface FPDs, additional mechanical retention did not improve survival significantly. There was a trend towards better survival of surface FPDs over hybrid FPDs, but differences were not significant. Main failure modes were fracture of the FPD and delamination of veneering composite. Significance: A success rate of 45% and a survival rate of 64% after 5 years was found. Fracture of the framework and delamination are the most prevalent failure modes, especially for surface FPDs.
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- Dijken, Jan W.V. van, 1947-, et al.
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Samarbete breddar forskning : Oral Biomaterialgruppen, Umeå
- 2008
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In: Tandläkartidningen. - : Sveriges Tandläkarförbund. ; 100:5, s. 74-79
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Journal article (pop. science, debate, etc.)abstract
- Vid institutionen för odontologi vid Umeå Universitet finns en lång tradition av biomaterialforskning. För drygt två år sedan samlades större delen av den forskningen i ett vetenskapligt nätverk. Här beskrivs ett axplock av det breda forskningsarbetet.
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- Fagundes, Ticiane Cestari, et al.
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Clinical evaluation of two packable posterior composites : a five-year follow-up
- 2009
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In: The Journal of the American Dental Association (1939). - 0002-8177 .- 1943-4723. ; 140:4, s. 447-54
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Research has suggested that packable resin-based composites inserted with a placement technique similar to amalgam condensation can reduce the sensitivity associated with posterior restorations. The authors evaluated the clinical performance, including associated sensitivity, of two packable composites in a randomized five-year clinical trial. METHODS: A single operator randomly placed two restorations in each of 33 patients: one restoration consisting of Alert (Jeneric/Pentron, Wallingford, Conn.) and the other consisting of SureFil (Dentsply/Caulk, Milford, Del.). There were 30 Class I and 36 Class II restorations. Two independent evaluators evaluated the restorations by using modified U.S. Public Health Service criteria. The authors analyzed data by means of the Fisher, chi(2) and McNemar tests at P < .05. RESULTS: Of 60 restorations evaluated at five years, two Class II restorations (one SureFil, one Alert) failed. All other restorations received the highest score possible for sensitivity and vitality. The only difference between the composites at the five-year recall was the significantly better surface texture of SureFil. The authors observed significantly different scores between the baseline and at five years for marginal discoloration (Alert and SureFil), surface texture (Alert and SureFil) and color (SureFil). CONCLUSIONS: Both packable resin-based composites showed excellent durability during the five-year follow-up. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: The investigated resin-based composites are suitable for posterior restorations.
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- Sunnegårdh-Grönberg, Karin, 1969-, et al.
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Selection of dental materials and longevity of replaced restorations in Public Dental Health clinics in northern Sweden.
- 2009
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In: Journal of Dentistry. - : Elsevier BV. - 0300-5712 .- 1879-176X. ; :37, s. 673-678
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: To investigate the selection of direct restorative materials and longevity of replaced restorations in relation to operator and patients characteristics. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of treatment in practice, recording all new placements and replacements of direct restorations was performed during 2 weeks comprising all dentists within the Public Dental Health clinics in the county council of Västerbotten. RESULTS: A total of 2834 data collection sheets, one for each placed restoration, were received with a dropout of 10%. Restorations analyzed in the study were placed in permanent teeth in patients older than 15 years. First restorations placed due to primary caries were 671 and replacements 1536. Class II was the most frequently treated cavity followed by class I. The median longevity of replaced restorations was for amalgam, resin based composite and glass ionomer 16, 6 and 11 years, respectively. High caries risk patients showed shorter longevity for resin based composite restorations than low or moderate risk patients. Secondary caries as reason for failure for class II resin based composite restorations occurred significantly later than loss or fracture. Significantly longer longevity was observed for replaced restorations executed by more experienced dentists. CONCLUSIONS: The use of amalgam was negligible and the material was predominantly replaced by resin based composites in first and replaced restorations. Class II was the most frequent placed and replaced restorations. Caries risk and experience of operator influenced longevity of replacements.
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- van Dijken, Jan W V, 1947-, et al.
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Clinical effectiveness of a low-shrinkage resin composite : a five-year evaluation
- 2009
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In: The journal of adhesive dentistry. - : Quintessence Publishing Group. - 1461-5185. ; 11:2, s. 143-148
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- PURPOSE: To study the durability of a recently developed low-shrinkage resin composite, suggested to counter the stress formation in direct resin composite restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Each of 50 patients received one or two pair(s) of Class II restorations. The first restoration in the pair was a low-shrinkage resin composite (InTen-S) and the second a hybrid resin composite restoration (Point 4). Both restorations were placed with an etch-and-rinse bonding system and an oblique layering technique. A total of 106 restorations, 33 premolar and 73 molars, were placed. The restorations were evaluated annually. RESULTS: At 5 years, 97 restorations were evaluated. Two participants reported slight postoperative sensitivity symptoms for a few weeks after placement. Twelve non acceptable restorations were observed during the 5 years, five InTen-S (10.4%) and 7 Point 4 (14.3%) (not significant). Secondary caries was the main reason for failure (8) followed by composite fracture (2) and tooth fracture (2). CONCLUSION: The low-shrinkage resin composite showed good durability, but not significantly better than the control resin composite in Class II cavities. Most failures occurred at the last part of the study. Secondary caries was the main reason for failure.
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