Short-Term Clinical Observation of a Trial Composite Resin for Inlays, Crowns and Veneers

Abstract

A six month observation was performed to evaluate clinically the restorations fabricated with a new concept trial composite resin. Fifty restorations were made for 28 patients (30 inlays, 6 onlays, 11 crowns, 3 laminate veneers).
The results were as follows :
1) No marginal or body fracture was observed in any restoration.
2) No attrition was observed in any restoration or opposing teeth.
3) Loss of gloss was observed in 19 restorations.
4) All patients were satisfied with the restorations fabricated with this trial composite resin.
Therefore, it is suggested that this trial composite resin is a useful material for aesthetic restorations such as inlays, onlays, crowns and laminate veneers, although this material requires some improvements to maintain the gloss of restorations.