Adhesive Performance of Glass Ionomer and Resin Based Adhesive Systems: A 3 Years Prospective Clinical Evaluation

Adhesive Performance of Glass Ionomer Versus Resin Based Adhesive Systems

This study aimed to clinically evaluate the 3-years clinical performance of glass ionomer and resin based adhesive systems in Class V restorations.

The formulated null hypothesis was that there is no significant difference in the clinical performances between glass ionomer and resin based adhesive systems in Class V restorations for 3-years.

The research question was as follows: Do glass ionomer adhesives in class V restorations present better clinical performances than resin based adhesive systems according to the modified United States Public Health Service (modified-USPHS) criteria?

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with primary caries involving cervical surface only with ICDAS 2 and 3.
2. Patients with normal and full occlusion.
3. Patients with tooth gives positive response to testing with an electric pulp tester.
4. Patients must have a good oral hygiene.
5. Patients with opposing teeth should be natural with no restorations.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. High caries risk patients with extremely poor oral hygiene.
2. Patients involved in orthodontic treatment or periodontal surgery.
3. Patients with periodontally involved teeth (chronic periodontitis).
4. Patients with heavy bruxism habits and clenching.
5. Patients with abutments should be excluded.