Abstract
Introduction:
Dental composites have been used as a restorative material for a long time. However, they have their limitations.
Aim:
This study evaluated the effects of placement techniques on the clinical performance of class I composite resin restorations.
Methods:
A total of 40 patients with split-mouth design participated in this study. Each patient had two fillings according to the placement technique (either bulk or incremental packing) of the composite resin restorations. Group (A): was packed by Tetric EvoCeram bulk-fill composite resin and Group (B): was incrementally packed with Tetric EvoCeram composite resin. Restorations of the teeth were evaluated on the same day, at one week, 3 months and 6 months to determine any signs of failure according to the modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria.
Conclusion:
This study concluded that the nanohybrid resin composites demonstrated excellent clinical performance for 6 months follow up period.