The included studies reported few , if any , endodontic complications .
Little or no differences emerged between teeth restored with  composite resins  and those restored with amalgam .
Composite resin is used extensively for restoration of teeth with vital pulps .
Although cell culture studies have disclosed harmful effects on pulpal cells , any untoward clinical effects , manifest as adverse pulpal responses , have yet to be determined .
This study comprises a systematic review , design ed to address the question of whether the risk of endodontic complications is greater with  composite resin restorations  than with  other restorative material s  , such as  amalgam .
Clinical evaluation of polyacid-modified resin composite posterior restorations: one-year results.
OBJECTIVE The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the clinical performance of a new compomer restorative system , Dyract AP , placed in combination with Non-Rinse Conditioner and Prime & Bond NT in permanent posterior teeth . METHOD AND MATERIAL S Fifty Class II and 41 Class I restorations were placed in 39 patients by 1 dentist . The restorations were evaluated directly , with modified US Public Health Service criteria , and indirectly , with color slides and polyvinyl siloxane impressions , at baseline and 6 months and 1 year after placement . Preoperative and 1-year postoperative bitewing radiographs were also taken . RESULTS All 82 restorations available for 1-year evaluation were in situ . No postoperative sensitivity or pulpal problems were reported . Four Class II restorations ( 4.9 % ) failed because of partial fracture or recurrent caries . The percentages of Alfa score for each criterion were color match , 95.1 % ; marginal discoloration , 57.3 % ; marginal integrity , 35.4 % ; anatomic form , 98.8 % ; and surface texture , 91.5 % . The average wear rate of Dyract AP was low ( 18.5 + /- 11.7 microns at 6 months and 35.7 + /- 13.6 microns at 12 months ) . CONCLUSION The excellent h and ling characteristics , the good clinical performance , and the improved wear resistance suggest that this compomer will provide reliable direct tooth-colored restorations in stress-bearing areas
The included studies reported few , if any , endodontic complications .
Little or no differences emerged between teeth restored with  composite resins  and those restored with amalgam .
Composite resin is used extensively for restoration of teeth with vital pulps .
Although cell culture studies have disclosed harmful effects on pulpal cells , any untoward clinical effects , manifest as adverse pulpal responses , have yet to be determined .
This study comprises a systematic review , design ed to address the question of whether the risk of endodontic complications is greater with  composite resin restorations  than with  other restorative material s  , such as  amalgam .