Clinical Performance of An Alkasite Based Restorative Material With And Without Adhesive

Clinical Performance of An Alkasite Based Restorative Material With And Without Adhesive (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

Despite significant advances in composite materials, they are still perceived as technique-sensitive and exhibit failure related to excessive wear and polymerization shrinkage. Cention N is a recently introduced alkasite restorative that contains special reactive fillers. Its application in restorative dentistry may be significant, promoting remineralization of carious lesions & reduction of polymerization shrinkage. The study will aim to compare the clinical performance of Cention N (with and without adhesive) and composite resin (Filtek Bulk Fill) in class I restorations using FDI criteria. Thirty-six class I cavities will be selected and equally allocated into 3 groups: Group I (n=12): (Cention N with adhesive), Group II (n=12): (Cention N without adhesive) & Group III (n=12): composite resin (Filtek Bulk Fill) in class I cavities. Patients will be followed up at 1 week 3, 6, and 12 months and evaluated using the FDI criteria. Postoperative sensitivity, staining, and recurrent caries will be evaluated in this clinical trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Permanent molars with occlusal pit and fissure caries.
• Good oral hygiene.
• Occlusal contact with antagonist teeth.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Permanent molars with occlusal pit and fissure caries.
• Good oral hygiene.
• Age between 18- 45 years.
• Occlusal contact with antagonist teeth.