Dental caries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient inclusion: 1- Patients age =18 years. 2- Patients with a good level of oral hygiene. 3- Patients having at least 12 posterior teeth in occlusion. 4- Patients with good likelihood of recall availability. Tooth inclusion: 1- Permanent premolars or molars. 2- Moderate to deep simple class I cavities. 3- Primary carious lesions. 4- Vital with positive reaction to cold thermal stimulus. 5- Well-formed and fully erupted in normal functional occlusion with natural antagonist and adjacent teeth.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient exclusion: 1- Participants with general/systemic illness. 2- Pregnant or lactating females. 3- Concomitant participation in another research study. 4- Inability to comply with study procedures. 5- Heavy bruxism habits. 6- Last experience with allergic reactions against any components of the used materials. 7- Patients receiving orthodontic treatment. Tooth exclusion: 1- Teeth with clinical symptoms of pulpitis such as spontaneous pain or sensitivity to pressure. 2- Non-vital teeth. 3- Secondary carious lesions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Marginal integrity will be assessed using the modified USPHS (United States Public Health Service) criteria, and scores will be recorded as: 1.Score 1: Excellent – No visible crevice at the margin; restoration is continuous with the surrounding tooth structure. 2.Score 2: Acceptable – Slight crevice or marginal discoloration present, but no dentin exposure or functional issues. 3.Score 3: Unacceptable – Obvious crevice, dentin exposure, or margin catches probe indicating need for repair or replacement. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
teaching assistant