Caries, periodontal disease, pulpal disease
Conditions
Interventions
Deep margin elevation (DME) that relocates the cervical outline of large-sized cavity dimensions in the posterior area supragingivally, using a resin composite in a direct technique.
Sponsors
University Medical Centre Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Candidates had to be at least 18 years old, physically and psychologically able to tolerate conventional restorative procedures, without active periodontal or pulpal diseases, not allergic to resin-based materials, not pregnant or nursing, and willing to return for follow-up examinations as outlined by the investigators.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not willing to enroll in the study, changing dentist or having moved to another city or dental practice after restoration.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Indirect restorations with DME stand a good chance on long term survival. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Indications of degradation are seen in time. Ceramic indirect restorations exhibit less wear than composite resin restorations but are more abrasive to the antagonist. Composite resin indirect restorations and restorations on non-vital teeth are associated with a higher incidence of fractures of both restorations and teeth. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactRijkje Bresser
University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, Groningen, University of Groningen
Outcome results
None listed