Two-year follow-up of fractured anterior teeth restored with direct composite resin: report of three cases
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, vol.24, no.5, pp.589-592, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2008.00580.x
- Journal Name: DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.589-592
- Kocaeli University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Thirty-five (case 1), 15 (case 2) and 22 (case 3)-year-old female patients presented to Yeditepe University Dental Faculty Clinic because of esthetic reasons. Fractures of maxillar central incisors including enamel and dentin were diagnosed. Beveling with diamond bur was performed in all four cases. Dentin was cleaned with tungsten carbid bur. The teeth were etched with 37% phosphoric acid, restored with an adhesive system and microhybrid composite. Finishing and polishing procedures were performed by discs (Sof-Lex) and burs. Restorations were found successful according to modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria after 2 years in terms of retention, color match, marginal discoloration, secondary caries, marginal adaptation, and surface texture.