Author(s):
1. Ognjenka Janković, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Smiljana Paraš, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Radmila Arbutina, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4. Nataša Knežević, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
5. Sanja Ilić, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6. Sanja Gnjato, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Sanja Subotić, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
8. Verica Protić Berić, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
9. Vladan Mirjanić, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
Introduction: Self-adhering flowable composite (Vertise Flow, Kerr, USA) simplified the long-lasting restorative procedure and opened a new chapter in conservative dentistry. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of VF in comparison with resin-modified glass ionomer (Fuji II LC, GC, Japan) and glass carbomer (Glass Fill, GCP Dental, Vianen, Netherlands) in cavities of I class. Material and methods: Thirty patients with initial occlusal caries lesions were recruited in the study. For each patient, three restorations of I class were placed, one each with each examined material. All materials were applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The restoration was evaluated after one month and after 6 months using the modified United States Public Health Service criteria measuring (retention, postoperative sensitivity, color match, marginal adaptation, and marginal discoloration). For statistical analysis, Fisher's test, Student's test, Mann-Whitney, and Chi-square test were used to investigate changes in the follow-up periods. Results: After one month and after 6 months, there was no statistically significant difference between the three materials for all the parameters tested (p<0.05). Conclusion: VF showed a clinical effect similar to resin-modified glass ionomer (Fuji II LC, GC, Japan) and glass carbomer (Glass Fill, GCP Dental, Vianen, Netherlands) in cavities of I class after 6- months of follow-up.

Key words:
Clinical evaluation,self-adhering materials,flowable composite,glass carbomer,klinička evaluacija,samonagrizajući materijali,tečni kompozit,glaskarbomer.

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM B - Biomaterials and nanomedicine

Date of abstract submission:
06.03.2024.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2024 - Savremeni Materijali

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