Evaluation of Indirect Posterior Restorations Made by Dental Students: A Retrospective Clinical Study


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Çetin N., Ayaz İ., Dündar A., Barutçugil Ç.

Restoratif Dişhekimliği Derneği 23. Uluslararası Bilimsel Kongresi, Antalya, Turkey, 6 - 08 December 2019, pp.29

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • City: Antalya
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.29
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aım: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical performance of indirect posterior inlays placed into class II or Class I cavities by fifth year dental students of Akdeniz University. MATERIALS & METHODS: In this study, 92 ceramic or composite inlay restorations made by fifth year students of Faculty of Dentistry of Akdeniz University between 2016 - 2019 were included. 45 out of 85 patients who tried to reach them by phone, mail or e-mail agreed to come to the control appointment for evaluation of the restorations and a total of 51 restorations were included in the 45 patients who were performed between 2017 and 2019. The restorations were evaluated clinically using the modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria by two different independent investigators. Data were statistically analyses using non-parametric tests by SPSS for Windows. Results: Seven inlays were considered to be fail because of decementation (57,1%), tooth extraction (28,6%) or replaced with full crown (14,3%). After evaluation, it was found that many of restorations were maintained without any secondary caries with Alpha ratings at 95,5%. Marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration were found as Alpha scores slightly higher than Bravo scores. Non of the restoration were found the unacceptable according to the marginal adaptation and marginal discolorations scores. Additionally, surface texture, color match, and anatomical form were predominantly scored as Alpha 84,1%, 75% and 81,8% respectively. ConclusIons: Indirect posterior restorations placed by dental students demonstrated acceptable long-term clinical performance. Keywords: Clinical study, dental students, indirect restoration, inlay