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Randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative in a split-mouth study desig

Not Applicable
Conditions
The objective of the study is to evaluate the clinical survival and quality parameters of posterior composite resin restorations made with Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative over a follow-up period of five years and to compare it with data yielded from intra-individual control restorations (split-mouth) made of Filtek Supreme XTE.
Registration Number
DRKS00013799
Lead Sponsor
niversitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Subject Inclusion Criteria
• Male or female patients diagnosed for restorative treatment using composite resin restorations on two or more posterior teeth (molars, premolars)
• Aged 18 – 80
• Good general health

Restoration Inclusion Criteria
• Class-II restoration on posterior tooth (molars, premolars)
• Restoration with antagonist and at least one proximal contact
• Good prognosis of tooth – 5 year survival of tooth can be expected
• Class II restoration requiring replacement of one cusp are only included if both Class II restorations of the same individual require replacement of one cusp

Exclusion Criteria

Subject Exclusion Criteria
• Patient is pregnant or nursing
• Dental personnel or dental student
• Severely neglected oral hygiene
• Disabilities or reduced manual dexterity that may interfere with normal oral hygiene procedures

Restoration Exclusion Criteria
• Severe periodontal disease (Periodontal Community Screening Index Grade 4, i.e. periodontal probing depth =6mm) on tooth to be treated
• Extensive tooth substance loss requiring replacement of more than one cusp
• Pulpitic pain before treatment or pulp exposure during treatment
• Non-vital teeth
• Signs of parafunctions / bruxism
• Known allergies against any of the study substances

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall survival of restorations after 1, 2, 3 and 5 years.<br><br>Definition of overall survival: Restorations which are in-situ and completely intact at follow-up will be recorded as overall survival (score 1 through 3 in all categories of the Hickel/FDI criteria).<br><br>In case any type of failure (score 5) or unfavorable event (score 4) happened during the follow-up period the restoration will be classified as a failure.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality parameters of restorations <br><br>Definition of quality parameter: FDI clinical criteria and scoring system.
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