This randomized, multi-centric, controlled clinical trial will assess the effectiveness of a simplified restorative protocol used after the selective carious tissue removal in posterior teeth presenting deep carious lesions. Only a regular bulk-fill composite will be used in the simplified restorative protocol following the application of universal adhesive. A liner with resin-modified glass ionomer will be used over the pulpal floor before the composite placement in the control group. The longevity of restorative procedures and post-operative sensitivity were defined as the main and secondary outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Selective carious tissue removal followed by restoration of the cavity using composite resin.
Department of Dentistry/ Federal University of Sergipe
Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Longevity of restoration
Assessment of any failure in restorations according to the FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Time frame: Annual evaluation during 5 years
Tooth sensitivity
The participants will self-assess their level of tooth sensitivity of the restored teeth using a visual analogue scale of 0-10 (0 indicating absence of pain; and 10 the worst pain possible) oriented by both verbal description and Wong-Baker facial grimace scales.
Time frame: 15 days after the restorative procedure
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