Bioactive Restorative Material in Non-Carious Cervical Lesions

Evaluating the Clinical Performance of a Bioactive Restorative Material in Non-Carious Cervical Lesions

Evaluating the clinical performance of a bioactive restorative materiel (Cention N) placed in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) with no preparation and 1-step adhesive system or, with preparing a gingival retentive groove and no adhesive system.

Cention N is a relatively new restorative material that is known to be the first commercially available bioactive resin composite. The manufacturing company recommends using Cention N with 1-step adhesive system in non-retentive cavities, or with no adhesive system in retentive cavity preparations.

This study was designed to evaluate the clinical performance of this material in non-carious cervical lesions by comparing it to RM-GIC (Fuji II LC).

Information about oral and tooth brushing habits along with detailed information about the characteristics of each NCCL, gingival status, and preoperative sensitivity will be collected for each patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Good general health
• with at least 20 teeth under occlusion
• Should have three or more NCCLs which share the characteristics of being deeper than 1 mm, and involve both the enamel and dentin of vital teeth without mobility

Exclusion Criteria:

• Poor oral hygiene
• Severe periodontitis
• Severe bruxism habits
• Xerostomia