Clinical evaluation of resin composite and resin-modified glass ionomer cement in non-carious cervical lesions. Effect of resin viscosity and enamel beveling on the clinical performance of Class V composite restorations: three-year results. Five-year clinical evaluation of two adhesive systems in non-carious cervical lesions. Clinical performance of a self-etching adhesive at 18 months. Three-year clinical evaluation of One-Step in non-carious cervical lesions. Two-year clinical evaluation of composite resins in non-carious cervical lesions Five-year clinical evaluation of One-Up Bond F in non-carious cervical lesions. Eighteen-month clinical evaluation of a filled and unfilled dentin adhesive. Clinical evaluation of three adhesive systems for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions. Clinical evaluation of four Class 5 restorative materials: 3-year recall. Restoring cervical lesions with flexible composites. Thirteen-year randomized controlled clinical trial of a two-step self-etch adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions. Clinical performance of a resin-modified glass-ionomer and a compomer in restoring non-carious cervical lesions. 5-year results. An 18-months' evaluation of self-etch and etch & rinse adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions Three-year randomized clinical evaluation of a low-shrinkage silorane-based resin composite in non-carious cervical lesions Influence of acid etching and enamel beveling on the 6-month clinical performance of a self-etch dentin adhesive. A 36-month clinical evaluation of ethanol/water and acetone-based etch-and-rinse adhesives in non-carious cervical lesions. Clinical evaluation of a nanohybrid and a flowable resin composite in non-carious cervical lesions: 24-month results. A clinical evaluation of a resin composite and a compomer in non-carious Class V lesions. A 3-year follow-up. A three-year clinical evaluation of a one-step self-etch and a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions. Three-year clinical performance of a HEMA-free one-step self-etch adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions. Two-year clinical evaluation of resinous restorative systems in non-carious cervical lesions. Randomized clinical trial of four adhesion strategies: 18-month results.
BACKGROUND The clinical performance of various tooth-coloured material s used to restore Non-Carious Cervical Lesions ( NCCLs ) has been evaluated . However , most of these evaluations were in western societies where soft diets requiring little mastication were common . The present study sets out to evaluate resin composite and RMGIC in the restoration of NCCLs among a Nigerian sub population group with fibrous diet requiring more rigorous mastication . PATIENTS & METHODS The study included all adult patients that presented at the Dental Hospital , Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile-Ife , Nigeria with non-carious cervical lesions over a period of six months . The teeth with non-carious cervical lesions in each patient were allocated into treatment with either resin composite or resin-modified glass ionomer cement by simple r and om sampling using ballots . The depth of the NCCLs was measured using a graduated flat ash periodontal probe . All the treatment was done by the first author according to the manufacturer 's instructions . Patients were recalled and evaluated at 48- hours , 3- months , 6- months and 12- months using the USPHS criteria . Data analysis was done using SPSS version 15 . The level of significance was put at 0.05 . RESULTS At the end of 12 months , 143 resin composite and 144 RMGIC restorations were evaluated , out of which 37 resin composite and 13 RMGIC restorations were dislodged , giving a retention rate of 74.1 % and 91.0 % respectively . The difference was statistically significant ( p<0.05 ) . For marginal discolouration , marginal adaptation , abrasion wear resistance , post operative sensitivity , and secondary caries , there were no statistically significant differences in the performance of resin composite and RMGIC . There was more retention failure of both resin composite and RMGIC restorations in NCCLs in m and ibular teeth than in maxillary teeth . The differences were statistically significant ( p<0.05 ) . CONCLUSION RMGIC demonstrated a higher retention rate in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions than resin composite over a period of 12 month This study evaluated the effect of the elastic modulus and margin configuration on the clinical performance of  resin-based composite restorations in Class V non-carious defects . One hundred and five cervical non-carious defects on buccal surfaces of canines and premolars were included in this study . Defects were r and omly divided into three Groups and restored according to the following techniques : Group 1 - -no enamel bevel was placed and the defect was restored with a microfilled resin-based composite ( Durafill VS ) ; Group 2 - -the enamel margin was beveled and the defect restored as in Group 1 ; Group 3-the enamel margin was beveled and the defect was restored with a flowable resin-based composite ( Natural Flow ) . Each group comprised 35 lesions . A total-etch , one-bottle adhesive ( One-Step ) was used in all groups . Retention rate , pre- and post-operative sensitivity , marginal discoloration and secondary caries were determined over a three-year period and the data were analyzed statistically . At six months post-insertion , the restorations placed with beveled enamel margins result ed in 100 % retention regardless of the composite used compared to a 66 % retention of the non-beveled margins . At two and three years , no significant difference in retention rate was found among the three groups . Post-operative sensitivity , marginal discoloration and secondary caries were not affected by enamel beveling and restorative material . Beveled enamel margins result ed in significantly better clinical retention in the first six months only . Enamel beveling and composite viscosity appeared to not significantly affect the clinical performance of Class V non-retentive composite restorations after three years OBJECTIVE This controlled clinical trial evaluated the 5-year clinical performance of a self-etching primer system including selective enamel-etching with phosphoric acid and a one-bottle adhesive system . METHODS Seventy-two non-carious cervical lesions in 8 patients ( 4 male and 4 female ) with a mean age of 61.3 years ( range 45 - 78 ) participated in the study . An enamel bevel was placed and dentin lightly ground , and cavities restored with clearfil liner bond II ( LB ) or single bond ( SB ) in conjunction with a hybrid resin composite ( Clearfil AP-X ) . In the case of 27 cavities for LB , the enamel was pretreated with 37 % phosphoric acid for 10 s. Each patient received both types of restoration , which were distributed on a r and om basis . All restorations ( 37 restorations for LB and 35 restorations for SB ) were placed by one dentist . The restorations were evaluated blind after 5 years using modified USPHS criteria . The data were statistically analyzed using the Fisher 's exact test . RESULTS All but one restoration ( which was replaced by a crown after the 2-year recall ) were evaluated after 5 years . 100 % retention rates were recorded for both restorative groups . No caries was detected in association with any restorations . The only minor problem was marginal discoloration ; superficial and localized marginal discoloration occurred around 18 % of the restorations , and mainly at the dentin margin . There were no significant differences in the marginal integrity between the LB and SB groups . CONCLUSIONS Restorative material s used in this study demonstrated a good clinical effectiveness in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions for 5 years PURPOSE To test the null hypothesis that beveling and /or etching enamel would not affect the 18-month clinical performance of the self-etching adhesive Clearfil SE Bond ( CSEB ) in noncarious cervical lesions ( NCCL ) . METHODS With Institutional Review Board approval , 34 patients were enrolled in this study . A total of 120 NCCL was selected and assigned to four groups : ( 1 ) CSEB was applied without any cavity preparation ; ( 2 ) CSEB was applied after beveling enamel ; ( 3 ) CSEB was applied after etching enamel for 15 seconds with 35 % phosphoric acid ; ( 4 ) CSEB was applied after beveling and etching enamel . A microfilled composite resin was used for all restorations . RESULTS At 6 months after initial placement , 120 restorations ( a 100 % recall rate ) were evaluated . At 18 months , 87 restorations ( a 72.5 % recall rate ) were available for evaluation . A survival rate of 100 % was measured for all groups at both 6 and 18 months . Sensitivity to air decreased significantly only for Group 3 ( no bevel+acid etch ) from baseline to 18 months without statistical changes from 6 months to 18 months . None of the other parameters result ed in significant differences for any of the four groups . However , when data were pooled , both the overall marginal discoloration and the overall marginal adaptation were significantly worse at 18 months than at baseline , while sensitivity to air decreased significantly from baseline to 18 months . The 18-month survival rate of the self-etching adhesive Clearfil SE Bond was not improved by enamel bevel or by enamel etching . Both overall marginal adaptation and overall marginal discoloration were worse at 18 months than at baseline . PURPOSE To clinical ly evaluate the 3-year performance of a one-bottle dentin adhesive in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions ( NCCLs ) with resin composite . MATERIAL S AND METHODS 105 NCCLs were restored with either AElite Flow , Bisco Glaze ( both flowable resin-based composites ) or Silux ( a microfilled resin-based composite ) , using One-Step dentin adhesive . The cavities were cleaned with pumice and water slurry , the dentin lightly roughened with a fine diamond bur , and the restorations placed according to the manufacturer 's instructions . Patients were recalled at 6 months , 1 year , 2 years and 3 years , and restoration integrity and marginal discoloration assessed . RESULTS The overall retention rates were : 6 months , 100 % ; 1 year , 95 % ; 2 years , 87 % ; 3 years , 75 % . Marginal discoloration was negligible , and there was no significant difference among the material s , although there was a trend for it to be greater around the Bisco Glaze restorations Objective The purpose of this double-blind , r and omised trial was to compare the clinical performance of a hybrid composite ( Clearfil AP-X , Kuraray , Tokyo ) and a nanocomposite ( Filtek Z350 , 3 M ESPE , St. Paul , MN ) over a period of 2 years in non-carious class V lesions using a modified US Public Health Service ( USPHS ) system . Methods Forty-six patients with at least one pair of equivalent non-carious cervical lesions under occlusion and a mean age of 44.1 years ( range 27–66 years ; median 45 years ) were enrolled in this study . A total of 116 restorations ( 58 with each material ) were placed according to manufacturer 's instructions by two calibrated operators . The restorations were evaluated at baseline and at 6 , 12 and 24 months after placement using the USPHS criteria for retention , colour match , marginal discolouration , marginal adaptation , anatomic form , surface texture and secondary caries . Statistical analysis was conducted using the Cochran and the McNemar tests at a significance level of 5 % ( P < 0.05 ) . Results No surface texture changes or secondary caries were detected in association with any restorations . The retention rates for Clearfil AP-X ( 100 % ) and for Filtek Z350 ( 91.38 % ) did not differ significantly ( P > 0.05 ) . Two Z350 restorations were completely lost after 2 years . No significant differences were observed in the colour match , marginal discolouration , marginal adaptation or anatomic form . Conclusions There were no significant differences in the clinical performances between the material s. Clinical relevance Both restorative material s exhibited acceptable clinical performance in class V non-carious lesions 2 years post-restoration PURPOSE To evaluate the retention and marginal staining of restorations placed in non-carious cervical lesions using the all-in-one self-etching system , One-Up Bond F and Palfique Estelite resin composite . METHODS Fifty-one non-undercut non-carious cervical lesions received restorations with One-Up Bond F and Palfique Estelite in 15 subjects ( mean age 57.7 years ) by one operator . Teeth were cleaned with pumice and water , restored following the manufacturer 's instructions and evaluated at 6 months , 1 , 2 , 4 and 5 years for retention and presence of marginal staining . RESULTS At 1 year , 42 restorations were evaluated , and all were intact with three restorations showing slight marginal staining . At 2 years , 37 restorations were evaluated from 11 subjects , and all were intact . Marginal staining was observed around nine restorations . At 4 years , 27 restorations and at 5 years , 24 restorations could be evaluated . Marginal staining showed a significant increase at the enamel and cervical margins over the 5 years of the study , with two restorations showing severe , nine mild and 13 no staining . Although a number of restorations could not be evaluated , the retention rate of 92 % at 5 years showed One-Up Bond F/Palfique Estelite resin composite for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions produced an excellent outcome . Marginal staining was limited to a small number of subjects and is unlikely to be a problem if margins are refurbished at recall visits OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of a filled ( OptiBond Solo ) and an unfilled ( Prime & Bond 2.1 ) " one-bottle " adhesive in Class V restorations after 18 months of clinical service . METHODS Thirty-three patients with non-carious cervical lesions were enrolled in the study . A total of 101 lesions were restored using one of the adhesives and a hybrid composite resin . Enamel was not beveled , nor was any mechanical retention placed . The restorations were evaluated at baseline , and at 6 and 18 months after placement using modified USPHS criteria . RESULTS Cumulative 18-month retention rates were 93.6 % for OptiBond Solo and 98.0 % for Prime & Bond 2.1 . The difference in retention rates was not statistically significant . For OptiBond Solo , the only notable problems were interfacial staining and marginal adaptation , both of which were less than ideal in 9 % of restorations . Marginal problems were slightly less frequent for Prime & Bond 2.1 restorations , but the difference was not significant . CONCLUSIONS Both adhesives provided Class V retention rates exceeding the 18-month , full acceptance guidelines set by the American Dental Association . Any additional benefit provided by the use of a filled adhesive was not detected in this 18-month clinical trial The use of adhesive material s to restore non-carious cervical lesions ( NCCL ) has become the st and ard practice . Until recently , the most reliable material for restoring NCCL is glass ionomer cement , but the esthetics can be problematic . This study compared the retention of a self-etching adhesive , Clearfil SE Bond , with Clearfil ST resin composite ( SE ) , with the phosphoric acid-etch single bottle adhesive Single Bond with A110 resin composite ( SB ) and a resin-modified glass ionomer cement , Fuji II LC , ( FJ ) .  Ninety-two restorations in 20 patients ( mean age 61 years ) were placed . The teeth were restored r and omly and manufacturers ' instructions were followed . Patients were recalled at 6 months , 1 , 2 and 3 years and the restorations were evaluated for marginal staining . The restorations were photographed at baseline and at recall periods . At one year , 80 restorations were available for evaluation ; at 2 years , 65 restorations were evaluated and at 3 years , 55 restorations were evaluated . The cumulative retention rates at 1 year , 2 years and 3 years , respectively , were SE : 97 % , 93 % , 90 % ; SB : 86 % , 77 % , 77 % ; FJ : 100 % , 100 % , 97 % . At 3 years , RM-GIC performed the best , followed by Clearfil SE Bond/Clearfil ST . Single Bond/A110 's performance was significantly less than the other 2 material s ( p = 0.012 ) PURPOSE To place four restorative material s , including two resin-based composites ( Pertac III and Synergy ) , an improved resin-modified glass-ionomer ( Fuji II LC Improved ) , and a compomer ( Dyract AP ) , in Class 5 non-carious cervical lesions and to evaluate and compare those restorations for marginal discoloration , anatomic form , surface texture , secondary caries , retention , and marginal adaptation at baseline and annually for 3 years . METHODS The tested material s were used to restore moderate-size Class 5 non-carious cervical lesions . All material s were used following the manufacturers ' directions for etching , bonding , curing , and finishing . Thirty restorations of each material were placed . After rubber-dam isolation , a bevel was placed on the occlusal margin of all preparations except the Fuji II LC Improved , and all preparations were cleaned with pumice . Each restorative material was placed and cured in increments except Fuji II LC Improved . All restorations were evaluated at baseline , 6 months , 1 , 2 , and 3-year recalls using a modified USPHS scale . RESULTS Analysis with Chi Square and Logit Analysis revealed that , at 3 years , Pertac III and Fuji II LC Improved were significantly rougher than all other material s. Pertac III had significantly poorer marginal adaptation than all other material s. All other comparisons were not significant . At 3-year recall , most restorations were satisfactory OBJECTIVES Flexure at the tooth cervix has been suggested to dislodge cervical restorations more rapidly . The objective of this r and omized controlled clinical trial was to test the hypothesis that a higher composite flexibility better withst and s tooth flexure stress . METHODS One hundred and forty-two non-carious cervical lesions were restored with composites with contrasting stiffness . Seventy-one patients r and omly received two cervical restorations  placed following two out of the three experimental groups : ( 1 ) the three-step etch- and -rinse adhesive Permaquick applied with the stiff micro-hybrid composite Amelogen Hybrid ( PMQ/A-Hy , Ultradent ) , ( 2 ) Permaquick applied with the more flexible micro-filled composite Amelogen Microfill ( PMQ/A-Mi , Ultradent ) , or ( 3 ) the ' golden st and ard ' three-step etch- and -rinse adhesive Optibond FL applied with the micro-hybrid composite Prodigy ( O-FL/Pro , Kerr ) . RESULTS The recall rate at 7 years was 80 % . No statistically significant difference was found for any of the parameters evaluated neither between both adhesives , nor between both composites ( McNemar , p>0.05 ) . Eleven percent of the O-FL/Pro restorations were clinical ly unacceptable due to loss of retention ( 5.5 % ) and severe marginal discoloration ( 5.5 % ) . In the PMQ-group , 22 % of the PMQ/A-Mi restorations ( 8 % loss of retention , 5 % severe enamel margin defects , 3 % severe dentin margin defects , 6 % severe marginal discoloration , 3 % extreme sensitivity ) and 19 % of the PMQ/A-Hy restorations ( 13 % loss of retention , 3 % severe enamel margin defects , 3 % severe marginal discoloration ) needed repair or replacement . SIGNIFICANCE The clinical performance of the three adhesive/composite combinations was good and reliable during the 7-year clinical trial . It was concluded that the composite stiffness does not affect the clinical longevity of cervical composite restorations OBJECTIVE The objective of this r and omized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the 13-year clinical performance of a mild two-step self-etch adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions with and without prior selective phosphoric acid-etching of the enamel cavity margins . METHODS A total of 100 non-carious cervical lesions in 29 patients were restored with Clearfil AP-X ( Kuraray Noritake ) . The composite restorations were bonded following two different approaches : ( 1 ) application of Clearfil SE Bond ( Kuraray Noritake ) following a self-etch approach ( CSE-NE ) ; ( 2 ) selective phosphoric acid-etching of enamel cavity margins before application of Clearfil SE Bond ( CSE-E ) . The restorations were evaluated after 6 months , 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 , 8 and 13 years of clinical service regarding retention , marginal integrity and discoloration , caries occurrence , preservation of tooth vitality and post-operative sensitivity . RESULTS The patient recall rate at 13 years was 62 % . Six restorations , 4 of the CSE-NE group and 2 of the CSE-E group , were clinical ly unacceptable due to loss of retention ( 1 CSE-NE , 1 CSE-E ) , a severe marginal defect ( 2 CSE-NE , 1 CSE-E ) and caries occurrence in combination with a severe marginal defect ( 1 CSE-NE ) leading to a clinical success rate of 86 % ( CSE-NE ) and 93 % ( CSE-E ) . Ageing of the restorations was characterized by a further increase in the percentage of restorations with a clinical ly acceptable small marginal defect ( CSE-NE : 87 % ; CSE-E : 83 % ) and /or superficial marginal discoloration ( CSE-NE : 53 % ; CSE-E : 56 % ) . The presence of small marginal defects ( CSE-NE : 86 % ; CSE-E : 68 % ) and superficial marginal discoloration ( CSE-NE : 41 % ; CSE-E : 20 % ) at the incisal enamel side was more frequently noticed in the CSE-NE group than in the CSE-E group . The difference , however , was not statistically significant ( McNemar , p>0.05 ) . SIGNIFICANCE After 13 years , the clinical effectiveness of Clearfil SE Bond in non-carious Class-V lesions remained excellent , with selective acid-etching of the enamel cavity margins only having some minor positive effect on marginal integrity and absence of marginal discoloration PURPOSE To evaluate the 5-yr clinical performance of a resin-modified glass-ionomer cement and a polyacid-modified resin composite in restoring non-carious cervical lesions . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Non-carious cervical lesions in 46 incisors , canines , and premolars were restored either with Fuji II LC  ( n=18 ) or with  Dyract ( n=28 ) in 16 healthy patients . The lesions were restored without cavity preparation strictly according to the manufacturer 's instructions . The restorations were clinical ly evaluated single blind after 5 yrs using modified USPHS criteria . RESULTS The percentage of Alfa ratings were as follows ( Dyract/Fuji II LC ) : color match 81.3%/28.6 % , surface texture 93.8%/21.4 % , anatomic form 75.0%/28.6 % , marginal integrity ( enamel ) 62.5%/42.9 % , marginal integrity ( dentin ) 68.8%/28.6 % , marginal discoloration ( enamel ) 56.3%/42.9 % , marginal discoloration ( dentin ) 68.8%/21.5 % . Five-yr data revealed a significant difference between the clinical ratings of Dyract and Fuji II LC for all criteria except marginal integrity and marginal discoloration in enamel . A total of five Dyract restorations and four Fuji II LC restorations failed within the study period . CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE A considerably high and almost similar overall failure rate was found for both restorative material s in restoring non-carious cervical lesions . However , retained Dyract restorations presented superior clinical performance compared to Fuji II LC restorations Objective . In this intra-individual comparison ( an 18-months ' r and omized , controlled prospect i ve study ) , we evaluated the clinical performance of one self-etch and one “ etch & rinse ” adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions . Methods . Twenty-five patients with at least two pairs of similar-sized non-carious cervical lesions participated . Seventy-eight restorations were placed ; 39 with etch & rinse ( Single-Bond ) and 39 with self-etch ( Adper Prompt ) . Both adhesives were combined with the microfilled resin composite Filtek-A110 . The restorations were evaluated at baseline , 6 , 12 , and 18 months according to slightly modified USPHS criteria . Statistical differences between the adhesives was tested with McNemar 's test and clinical degradation over time for each material with the Fisher exact test ( α=0.05 ) . Results . Thirty pairs were evaluated at 12 and 18 months . Two self-etch restorations were lost after 18 months . Nine Adper Prompt and four Single-Bond restorations scored bravo for marginal adaptation at 18 months ( p<0.05 ) . Nine Adper Prompt and three Single-Bond restorations scored bravo for marginal discoloration ( p<0.05 ) . Conclusions . Both adhesive systems showed acceptable clinical retention rates according to the ADA full acceptance criteria for enamel-bonding systems in class V non-carious lesions . The self-etch adhesive showed a faster progressive marginal degradation Objective The clinical suitability of low-shrinkage resin composites for class V cavities has not been investigated in vivo . The purpose of this double-blind r and omized clinical trial was to compare the clinical performances of low-shrinkage resin composite Filtek silorane and nanoceramic resin composite Ceram X mono in non-carious cervical lesions ( NCCLs ) over 36 months . Material s and methods Two calibrated operators restored 144 NCCLs in 24 patients by using Filtek silorane with silorane system adhesive ( FS/SSA ) and Ceram X mono with Clearfil SE ( CXM/CSE ) or XP bond ( CXM/XPB ) . Then , two blinded , calibrated evaluators assessed the restorations at the baseline and 6 , 12 , 24 , and 36 months thereafter by using the modified US Public Health Service criteria . Data were analyzed with the Freidman and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests at a significance level of 5 % ( P < 0.05 ) . Results No restoration was associated with postoperative sensitivity or secondary caries . Further , no group showed significant changes until 12 months . The retention rates of the FS/SSA ( 97.5 % ) , CXM/CSE ( 97.5 % ) , and CXM/XPB ( 92.31 % ) restorations did not differ significantly ( P > 0.05 ) . Six ( 4 CXM/XPB , 1 FS/SSA , and 1 CXM/CSE ) of the 121 restorations evaluated at 36 months were completely lost . However , no significant intergroup differences were observed in the other evaluation criteria . Conclusion The 3-year clinical performances of the restorative material s in NCCLs were not significantly different . Clinical relevance Filtek silorane is suitable for restoring NCCLs This study tested the hypothesis that beveling and /or etching enamel does not affect the 6-month clinical performance of the self-etch adhesive Clearfil SE Bond in class V noncarious lesions . With Institutional Review Board approval , 34 patients were enrolled in this study . A total of 120 noncarious cervical lesions were selected and assigned to 4 groups : ( 1 ) Clearfil SE Bond was applied without any cavity preparation ; ( 2 ) After the enamel was beveled , Clearfil SE Bond was applied ; ( 3 ) After the enamel was etched for 15 seconds with 35 % phosphoric acid , Clearfil SE Bond was applied ; ( 4 ) After the enamel was beveled and etched with 35 % phosphoric acid for 15 seconds , Clearfil SE Bond was applied . A microfilled composite resin was used for all restorations . Six months after initial placement , 120 restorations ( a 100 % recall rate ) were re-evaluated . Retention rates at 6 months were 100 % for all groups . Sensitivity to air improved from baseline to 6 months , but the overall difference was not statistically significant . The 6-month retention rate of the self etch dentin adhesive system Clearfil SE Bond was not improved by enamel beveling or by enamel etching . For the self-etch material Clearfil SE Bond , instrumentation or etching of enamel may not be critical for its clinical performance at 6 months UNLABELLED This double-blind r and omized clinical trial compared different ethanol/water and acetone-based systems in non-carious cervical lesions over 36 months . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Eighty-four patients having at least one non-carious cervical lesion [ NCCL ] under occlusion were enrolled in this study . A total of 84 restorations were placed , half for each group ( Adper Single Bond [ SB ] + FiltekA110 or One Step [ OS ] + MicroNew ) . All the material s were placed by two calibrated operators . Two other independent examiners evaluated the restorations at baseline , 6 , 12 , 18 and 36 months , according to slightly modified USPHS criteria . Statistical analysis between material s in each period was conducted using the Fisher 's exact test ( alpha=0.05 ) , and performance of the material s in the baseline in comparison to each period was evaluated by McNemar 's test ( alpha=0.05 ) . RESULTS The 12- , 18- and 36-month retention rates for SB were 95.2 % ( 12 and 18 months ) and 92.3 % ( 36 months ) . For OS , the retention rates were 83.3 % , 73.8 % and 56.4 % , respectively , for each recall period . After 36 months , 10 OS restorations ( 25.7 % ) and seven SB restorations ( 17.9 % ) were rated as Bravo in the marginal discoloration item . CONCLUSIONS The ethanol/water-based adhesive ( Single Bond ) that was evaluated showed a higher retention rate than the acetone-based system ( One Step ) after 36 months of clinical service PURPOSE To evaluate the 24-month clinical performance of  cervical restorations  using a nanohybrid and a flowable resin composite with a one-step self-etching adhesive . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Twenty-one patients with at least one pair of non-carious cervical lesions participated in this study . A total of 134 non-carious cervical lesions were restored ( 67 with a nanohybrid resin composite , Gr and io ; 67 with a flowable resin composite , Gr and io Flow ) using a one-step self-etching adhesive system , Futura Bond NR , by one dentist . The restorations were evaluated for retention , color match , marginal discoloration , marginal adaptation , surface texture , anatomic form , and secondary caries by two calibrated examiners at baseline and after 6 , 12 , and 24 months using modified USPHS criteria . The survival rates of the restorations were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier estimator . The comparison of resin composites for each category was performed with the Pearson chi-square test , and the performance of restorations at baseline and after each recall time was evaluated using McNemar 's test ( p < 0.05 ) . RESULTS All patients attended the 24-month recall . The retention rates at 6 months were 66 % and 58 % , and 61 % and 57 % at 12 months for Gr and io and Gr and io Flow , respectively . At the 24-month recall , the retention rate was 60 % for Gr and io and 54 % for Gr and io Flow . No statistically significant differences were found in retention rates among the restorative material s in any evaluation period ( p > 0.05 ) . For marginal discoloration and anatomical form , three Gr and io and three Gr and io Flow restorations showed Bravo scores at the end of 24 months . The restorations in both groups had Alfa ratings of 100 % for the rest of the criteria evaluated . CONCLUSION The nanohybrid and flowable resin composites showed similar clinical performances in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions over 24 months PURPOSE To compare the clinical performance of a resin composite and a polyacid-modified resin composite ( compomer ) in non-carious cervical lesions using a one-step self-etch adhesive . METHODS Thirty patients , each with two non-carious cervical lesions ( 60 restorations ) , received one composite ( Pertac-II ) restoration and one compomer ( Hytac ) restoration , both used in conjunction with a self-etch adhesive ( Prompt L-Pop ) and placed following the manufacturer 's instructions . Evaluations were at baseline , 6 , 12 and 36 months after placement for retention , margin adaptation , marginal discoloration , anatomic form , secondary caries and postoperative sensitivity . Statistical analysis with the Pearson Chi-square test was undertaken . RESULTS Retention rates were 86.6 % for composite and 86.7 % for compomer at 36 months . 3.3 % of composite and 6.7 % of compomer restorations showed a deficiency in marginal adaptation . Both material s showed a slight marginal discoloration of 7.7 % . More deterioration in anatomic form occurred with the compomer ( 11.5 % ) than the composite ( 3.8 % ) . None of the restorations exhibited secondary caries or postoperative sensitivity problems . There was no significant difference in performance between the material s in any of the categories evaluated OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to assess a one-step self-etch adhesive ( Futurabond M , 1-SE ) and a two-step etch- and -rinse adhesive ( Solobond M , 2-ER ) used in combination with the nano-hybrid composite ( Amaris ) in a prospect i ve clinical study on non-carious cervical lesions . METHODS 110 restorations were placed in 40 patients and grade d over 36 months according to aesthetical , functional and biological criteria ( Clinical Oral Investigations 2007;11:5 ) . The four-step etch- and -rinse adhesive Syntac classic ( 4-ER ) combined with the nano-hybrid composite Tetric EvoCeram was used as a control . Cumulative failure rates ( CFR ) , retention rates and Kaplan-Meier survival curves were calculated for each observation period . RESULTS After 3 years , the CFR of 33.3 % in the 2-ER group was significantly higher compared to those of the 1-SE group ( 9.1 % , p = 0.019 ) and of the 4-ER group ( 8.3 % , p = 0.035 ) . Additionally , retention rates in the 1-SE and the 4-ER groups were higher compared to 2-ER ( p = 0.012 each ) after 36 months . Annual failure rates ranged between 2.8 % for 4-ER , 3.0 % for 1-SE and 11.1 % for 2-ER . During the study , restorations in all groups showed progressive marginal deterioration within the limits of clinical acceptance . After 3 years , restorations in the 2-ER and the 4-ER group showed more small defects at dentin than at enamel margins . CONCLUSIONS The 1-SE group was clinical ly as successful as the 4-ER , with both performing better than the 2-ER group . Futurabond M/Amaris can be recommended for the restoration of sclerotic non-carious cervical lesions . CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Number protocol 192/2008 Despite the fact that one-step adhesives are currently used routinely in clinical practice , long-term studies on their clinical performance are scarce . The objective of this r and omized controlled clinical trial was to test the hypothesis that a 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-free one-step self-etch adhesive performs worse than a conventional multistep etch- and -rinse adhesive .  Two-hundred and seventy-six non-carious cervical lesions in 52 patients were restored with a micro-hybrid composite  ( Gradia Direct ; GC ) . These restorations were bonded in r and om order either with the HEMA-free one-step adhesive G-Bond ( GC ) or with the ' gold-st and ard ' ( control ) three-step adhesive Optibond FL ( Kerr ) . The restorations were evaluated after 6 , 12 , 24 , and 36 months of clinical service regarding retention , marginal adaptation , microleakage , caries occurrence , and sensitivity . After a medium-long period of 3 yr , similar success in clinical performance was observed for the simplified all-in-one adhesive and the conventional three-step adhesive . However , the one-step adhesive exhibited significantly more incisal marginal defects and discolorations . Whereas marginal degradation appeared to arrest for the multistep etch- and -rinse adhesive after 12 months , the enamel margins of the restorations bonded with the one-step self-etch adhesive continued to deteriorate . These incisal marginal defects were , however , small and could easily be removed by polishing . For both adhesives , large and sclerosed lesions appeared to be at higher risk of retention loss This controlled clinical trial evaluated the 2-year clinical performance of a one-bottle etch- and -rinse adhesive and resin composite system ( Excite/Tetric Ceram ) compared to a resin-modified glass ionomer cement ( RMGIC ) ( Vitremer/3 M ) in non-carious cervical lesions . Seventy cervical restorations ( 35 resin composite - RC- restorations and 35 RMGIC restorations ) were placed by a single operator in 30 patients under rubber dam isolation without mechanical preparation . All restorations were evaluated blindly by 2 independent examiners using the modified USPHS criteria at baseline , and after 6 , 12 and 24 months . Data were analyzed statistically by Fisher 's exact and McNemar tests . After 2 years , 59 out of 70 restorations were evaluated . As much as 78.8 % retention rate was recorded for RC restorations , while 100 % retention was obtained for RMGIC restorations . Fisher 's exact test showed significant differences ( p=0.011 ) for retention . However , there were no significant differences for marginal integrity , marginal discoloration , anatomic form and secondary caries between the RC and RMGIC restorations . The McNemar test detected significant differences for Excite/TC between baseline and the 2-year recall for retention ( p=0.02 ) , marginal integrity ( p=0.002 ) and anatomic form ( p=0.04 ) . Therefore , the one-bottle etch- and -rinse bonding system/resin composite showed an inferior clinical performance compared to the RMGIC STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM With Institutional Review Board approval , 39 patients who needed restoration of noncarious cervical lesions ( NCCLs ) were enrolled in this study . A total of 125 NCCLs were selected and r and omly assigned to four groups : 1 ) a three-step etch- and -rinse adhesive , Adper Scotchbond Multi- Purpose ( MP , 3 M ESPE , St Paul , MN , USA ) ; 2 ) a two-step etch- and -rinse adhesive , Adper Single Bond Plus ( SB , 3 M ESPE ) ; 3 ) a two-step self-etch adhesive , Adper Scotchbond SE ( SE , 3 M ESPE ) ; and 4 ) a one-step self-etch adhesive , Adper Easy Bond ( EB , 3 M ESPE ) . A nanofilled composite resin was used for all restorations . Restorations were evaluated at six months and 18 months using modified U.S. Public Health Service ( USPHS ) parameters . RESULTS At six months after initial placement , 107 restorations ( 85.6 % recall rate ) were evaluated . At 18 months , 94 restorations ( 75.2 % recall rate ) were available for evaluation . The 6 mo/18 mo overall retention rates ( % ) were 100/90.9 for MP ; 100/91.7 for SB ; 100/90.9 for SE ; and 96.4/92.3 for EB with no statistical difference between any pair of groups at each recall . Sensitivity to air decreased significantly for all adhesives from the preoperative to the postoperative stage and was stable thereafter . Interfacial staining did not change statistically from baseline to six months ; however , interfacial staining at the enamel margins was statistically worse at 18 months than at baseline for the two self-etch adhesives EB and SE . Marginal adaptation was statistically worse at 18 months compared with baseline only for EB . This tendency was already significant at the six-month recall . CONCLUSION Although 18-month retention was similar for the different adhesion strategies , enamel marginal deficiencies were more prevalent for the self-etch adhesives
There is not enough evidence to support the bevelled technique over non-bevelled for NCCLs over longer periods of time .
OBJECTIVES To identify if enamel bevelling , compared to no treatment , improves the retention rates and marginal discolouration of cervical composite restorations in non-carious cervical lesions ( NCCLs ) of adult patients , through a systematic review of the literature and meta- analysis .