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Comparison of Two GIC's in the Restoration of Posterior Class II Lesions in the Primary Dentition

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Dental Caries
Interventions
Device: DeltaFil
Device: Riva Self Cure HV
Registration Number
NCT05965297
Lead Sponsor
DMG Dental Material Gesellschaft mbH
Brief Summary

This study will investigate the clinical performance of a novel restorative glass ionomer (DeltaFil, DMG) in comparison to an established restorative glass ionomer (Riva Self Cure HV, SDI) in the restoration of Class II cavities in primary molars.

Detailed Description

Dental caries (tooth decay) remains one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. It is a dynamic and continuous process that, if uncontrolled, eventually leads to cavitation and the need for restorative treatment to maintain the form and function of the tooth.Today there are many possibilities for direct restorations, e.g. resin composites, compomers, resin-modified glass ionomer cements (RMGICs) and glass ionomer cements (GICs), which all offer their own advantages and disadvantages.

GIC are particularly suitable for treatments in young patients due to their high biocompatibility, fluoride release, less moisture and technique sensitivity as well as compatibility with Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) treatment. However, these materials have lower mechanical properties compared to other restorative materials, which negatively affects the survival rate when placed in load bearing areas. Fracture, loss and wear being the most common causes for failure.

This randomized, controlled non-inferiority trial aims to evaluate the performance of the new restorative glass ionomer DeltaFil, that offers an increased fracture toughness, in comparison to an established restorative glass-ionomer (Riva Self Cure HV).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria
  • At least 1 and up to 3 primary molars with either International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) lesions stage 2-5 or preexisting restorations requiring placement/replacement of Class II restorations
  • Defects limited to occlusal-proximal surface, with cavity sizes smaller than 3 mm mesio-distally and 3 mm in the occluso-cervical and bucco-lingual directions measured with a World Health Organization (WHO)-graded periodontal probe
  • Teeth should have both adjoining and their antagonist teeth present. After restoration the restored tooth should enable appropriate proximal contacts on both mesial and distal surfaces after setting of the class II restoration and be in occlusion with the antagonist tooth
  • Good access
  • Good general health (ASA I, II)
  • Good oral hygiene (OHI-S < 1.9)
  • Guardians have given informed consent
  • Child is cooperative and assented
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known allergy/ sensitivity to GIC or other materials used in this study
  • Space maintainers or orthodontic appliances
  • Tooth has a caries lesion or restoration other than those included in the study
  • Tooth has pathological mobility
  • Tooth has preexisting developmental defects
  • Tooth with pulp exposure or indication for endodontic treatment
  • Pain, fistula or abscess related to the selected tooth
  • Obvious signs of parafunctional habits (e.g. bruxism)
  • Participation in another study
  • Incapable to participate in the recall visits at the university hospital

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
DeltaFilDeltaFilClass II restorations are placed in primary molars after conventional cavity preparation.
Riva Self Cure HVRiva Self Cure HVClass II restorations are placed in primary molars after conventional cavity preparation.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Survival rate of Class II restorations24 months

Restorations are clinically assessed using the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) criteria. A "surviving" restoration is defined as a restoration that is still present at the time of evaluation and has no individual FDI criteria with a score of 5 (clinically poor).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Survival rate of Class II restorations6, 12, 36, 48 and 60 months

Restorations are clinically assessed using the FDI criteria. A "surviving" restoration is defined as a restoration that is still present at the time of evaluation and has no individual FDI criteria with a score of 5 (clinically poor).

Individual FDI parameter assessmentBaseline, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months

Restorations are clinically assessed using the FDI criteria. Specifically, the following criteria are assessed individually on a scale from 1 "very good" to 5 "clinicially poor":

Esthetic properties (Surface Luster; Surface Staining; Color Match; Anatomical Form); Functional properties (Fractures and Retention; Wear; Approximal Contact Point and Contour; Patient view); Biological properties (Postoperative Hypersensitivity \& Tooth Vitality; Recurrence of Caries, Erosion, Abfraction; Periodontal Response; Tooth Integrity;Adjacent mucosa)

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Coimbra, Faculty of Medicine, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry Institute

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Coimbra, Portugal

University Arthur Sá Earp Neto, Dental School - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic

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Petrópolis, Brazil

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