Ultraconservative and cariostatic sealed restorations: Results at year 10

Eva J. Mertz-Fairhurst, James W. Curtis, Janet W. Ergle, Fred A. Rueggeberg, Steven M. Adair

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Abstract

Changes in restorative techniques and the development of newer restorative materials have allowed for the use of more conservative cavity preparations. This 10-year study evaluated bonded and sealed composite restorations placed directly over frank cavitated lesions extending into dentin vs. sealed conservative amalgam restorations and conventional unsealed amalgam restorations. The results indicate that both types of sealed restorations exhibited superior clinical performance and longevity compared with unsealed amalgam restorations. Also, the bonded and sealed composite restorations placed over the frank cavitated lesions arrested the clinical progress of these lesions for 10 years.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)55-66
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of the American Dental Association
Volume129
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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