Effect of Cavity Configuration on Composite Adaptation
Author Information
Author(s): Motaz A. Ghulman
Primary Institution: King Abdulaziz University
Hypothesis
The marginal adaptation of a low-shrinking composite 'Silorane' is not affected by the cavity configuration.
Conclusion
The study found that Silorane-based composites generally showed better marginal adaptation compared to methacrylate-based composites, although Silorane had a tendency for higher leakage at a C-factor of 5.
Supporting Evidence
- Silorane-based composites showed lower leakage scores compared to methacrylate-based composites.
- The study used a sample size of 100 maxillary premolars for testing.
- Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in leakage scores between the two types of composites.
Takeaway
This study looked at how the shape of cavities affects how well a special type of dental filling sticks to teeth. It found that one type of filling worked better than another.
Methodology
The study involved preparing standardized cavities in 100 maxillary premolars and comparing the marginal adaptation of Silorane-based and methacrylate-based composites using microleakage testing.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific type of cavity and may not generalize to all dental restorations.
Participant Demographics
One hundred sound freshly extracted human maxillary premolar teeth were used.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.034
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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