Comparison of Postoperative Sensitivity Following Bulk-Fill and Conventional Incremental Composite Restorations: This Study Will be Proceed at Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar

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Overview

When a dentist fills a cavity, regular filling material shrinks as it hardens and cannot be penetrated deeply by the curing light, forcing dentists to painstakingly apply it in tiny 2 mm layers to prevent it from pulling away from the tooth walls and creating gaps for bacteria. To solve this, advanced "bulk-fill" composites were created; they are more see-through to let light reach the very bottom and contain flexible components that absorb their own shrinkage stress. This allows dentists to safely fill a deep 4 to 5 mm cavity all at once, saving significant time while still ensuring a tight, bacteria-proof seal.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

220

Conditions

To Compare Post Operative Sensitivity

Interventions

Postoperative sensitivity following conventional incremental composite will be measured on follow-up after 1 week which will be done using the SCASS(Schiff cold air sensitivity

bulk-fill compositeOTHER

Postoperative sensitivity following bulk-fill composite will be measured on follow-up after 1 week which will be done using the SCASS(Schiff cold air sensitivity

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria * Age of patient should range from 18-40 years. * Teeth with class I carious lesion in maxillary and mandibular 1st and 2nd molar is included. * The depth of cavity should be 4mm (with no sensitivity) * Pulpal and periapical pathology should be absent confirmed through radiograph and clinical tests Exclusion Criteria: * The patient must not have any of the following Irreversible pulpitis Necrotic pulp Previous restoration in tooth Periodontically compromised tooth Painkiller history for past 1-2 days Not undergone crown cutting Bruxism or clenching habits Cracked tooth syndrome Pre-existing hypersensitivity Occlusal trauma

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

postoperative sensitivity

Time frame: 1 week after procedure

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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