Clinical Performance of Zirconia Reinforced GI Versus Conventional Viscous GI in Geriatric Patients

Clinical Evaluation of Zirconia Reinforced Versus Conventional Viscous Glass Ionomer in Posterior Restorations of Geriatric Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial

This study is conducted to evaluate the clinical performance of Zirconomer Improved GI restoration compared to Conventional viscous GI restoration in geriatric patients with Posterior carious lesions in class I or II cavities

This study will be conducted to determine the clinical performance of the Zirconia reinforced glass ionomer restorations ( Zirconomer improved) under stress bearing posterior area (class I or claa II cavities) in geriatric population in comparison to Conventional viscous glass ionomer restorations (Ketac molar quick Aplicap) using the modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria

P: Geriatric Patients with posterior Caries lesions I: Zirconia reinforced GI (Zirconomer Improved) C: Conventional viscous GI, (Ketac Molar quick Aplicap) O: The Clinical performance of the Glass Ionomer restorations Using USPHS Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age range 60-80 years
• Geriatric patients with Class I or II Posterior carious lesions.
• Males or Females.
• Pulp asymptomatic vital carious posterior teeth.
• Co-operative patients approving to participate in the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age range less than 60 years.
• Disabilities.
• Deep extensive carious cavities that may lead to fracture of the tooth or pulpal affection.
• Teeth with signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis.
• Heavy smoking.
• Lack of compliance.