Clinical comparison of direct and indirect class II composite restorations: a prospective 12-month follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study evaluated the clinical performance of posterior restorations made with direct and indirect composite materials.

Methods

In 74 participants, 79 class II cavities were restored using direct composite (Filtek Ultimate) and indirect composite (Crea.lign) materials. Indirect composite restorations were placed to cavity preparations when the isthmus width exceeded two-thirds of the intercuspal distance or teeth had a cuspal loss. Evaluations were conducted using modified World Dental Federation criteria during the first week and at 6 and 12 months. The data were analyzed statistically using Fisher's exact test and chi-square tests.

Results

After 12 months, 58 restorations were evaluated in 54 participants. None of the evaluation criteria showed signifi

SUBMITTER: Incekara MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature