Cervical Carious Lesions Restored With Calcium Silicate Based Cement (Biodentine) Compared With Glass-ionomer Cement

Gingival Health Around Cervical Carious Lesions Restored With Calcium Silicate Based Cement (Biodentine) Compared With Glass-ionomer Cement: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This study will test if applying calcium silicate cements (Biodentine) to restore cervical carious lesions might adversely affect the gingival health in comparison with conventionally used tooth colored material (GIC)

The study will compare two different dental materials on dental lesions near the gum line. . The study will determine if one material is more effective in gingival health, after the placement of the two different dental materials.The oral hygiene and the gingival health of the restored teeth will be evaluated clinically at 1, 3 and 6-month intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. good general health;
2. good oral hygiene; and
3. age range 18-60 years old.

Patients with the following criteria were excluded:

1. current smokers;
2. pregnant females;
3. or patient with periodontal diseases; and
4. those who had a history of poorly controlled diabetes, liver disease, malignancy, radiotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant women
2. Patients taking benzodiazepines, narcotics and multiple antidepressants for pain management not associated with the oral cavity
3. Patients requiring treatment for more than 5 decayed sites, periodontal disease and root canal therapy
4. Complicated medical history (>4 concurrent treatment for systemic diseases)
5. Lesion >1mm below the gum line