A 6.5-year clinical follow-up of direct resin composite buildups in the posterior dentition: Introduction of a new minimally invasive restorative method (original) (raw)

Journal of dentistry, 2015

Abstract

Restorative rehabilitation of missing single teeth in the posterior dentition is achieved primarily by dental implants or fixed dental prostheses. Here we introduce an uncommon, minimally invasive treatment option in order to close single tooth gaps. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical quality and survival of 45 direct composite buildups in the posterior dentition. A detailed clinical examination was performed, and restorations were rated qualitatively using the modified USPHS/FDI criteria. The mean extension of the direct composite buildups was 2.96 (1.12)mm per tooth. Interdental closures from both adjacent teeth had a significantly higher extension of the direct composite buildups than one-sided interdental closures (p=0.03). Patients with a history of prior tooth loss showed a significantly greater extension of direct composite buildups than patients without prior tooth loss (p=0.006). During the follow-up period, no restoration showed unfavorable events. The ...

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