Evaluation of a New Resin-Based Composite Flowable Restorative Delivery System
Objectives: To evaluate the performance of a new resin-based flowable delivery system in vivo. Methods: Study participants were 25 US dentists selected by 3M. Participants were asked to use 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative (FSFR), in a new delivery system, and rate specific performance criteria while comparing the new delivery system to the current offering. Research was conducted via a web-based survey which was administrated after a 4-week in-office trial period. Results: 25 participants completed the questionnaire. Quantified responses on a 5-point scale (best performance = 1, worst performance = 5) were statistically analyzed and summarized in Table 1. 95% CI was calculated using the Minitab 1-sample t test.
A statistical majority agree (and were satisfied) with the features & characteristics of the new FSFR (mode, estimated median, and 95% CI rating always <3 (Neutral)). Additionally, 60% of the participants bent the customizable metal cannula for more than 50% of their cases indicating that the bendable cannula is a useful feature. Conclusions: This in vivo evaluation demonstrated a high level of satisfaction with the new syringe delivery system for FSFR. Dentists agreed that when using the new flowable delivery system they experienced virtually no bubbles, run-on, or waste. In addition, dentists experienced improved comfort and easier dispensing with the enhanced ergonomic design of the new delivery system.
Division: Meeting:2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session (Virtual Experience) Location: Year: 2021 Final Presentation ID:0582 Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s):Dental Materials 8: Clinical Trials
Authors
Shukla, Brian
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Gong, Tao
( 3M Oral Care
, Shanghai
, China
)
Madden, Jean
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Schwalbach, Travis
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Dunbar, Timothy
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Craig, Bradley
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Abuelyaman, Ahmed
( 3M Oral Care
, St. Paul
, Minnesota
, United States
)
Palani, Pushkaran
( McMaster-Carr
, Chicago
, Illinois
, United States
)
Financial Interest Disclosure: All of the authors except Pushkaran Palani are employed by the Oral Care division of 3M Company, whose products are discussed in the submitted abstract. Pushkaran Palani is a former 3M Company employee now employed by McMaster-Carr.
SESSION INFORMATION
Poster Session
Clinical Trials: Clinical Performance of Direct & Indirect Restorations
Wednesday,
07/21/2021
, 03:45PM - 04:45PM
TABLES
Table 1: Performance Ratng
Features/Characteristics/Comparisons
N
Mode
Estimated Median (95% CI)
Virtually no bubbles during application
25
1
1.60 (1.28, 1.92)
Virtually no “run-on”/waste during application
22
1
1.55 (1.22, 1.87)
Enhanced ergonomic design for improved comfort comparing to current
25
1
1.52 (1.16, 1.88)
Enhanced ergonomic design for easier dispensing comparing to current
25
1
1.64 (1.29, 2.00)
Bendable metal cannula for improved placement comparing to current
25
1
1.56 (1.22, 1.90)
Bendable metal cannula allows for customized tooth prep access