IADR Abstract Archives
Clinical Evaluation of a New Simplified Shading Composite (non-Interventional Study)
Objectives: To evaluate the satisfaction of general dentists via a follow-up survey after completing several weeks of testing a new simplified shading composite.
Methods: 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative (FEM) was tested by U.S. dentists in a 6-week in-vivo test phase in August/September 2023. Each participant received one bottle of each of the three product shades: Bright (15 capsules), Natural (25 capsules) and Warm (15 capsules). They were asked to use FEM in their clinical routine for various indications following the instructions for use to evaluate overall satisfaction, handling, and performance. The feedback was then collected via a web-based questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (Minitab 20, Minitab Inc., USA).
Results: 46 participants completed the questionnaire, and 2,490 restorations were placed, 1,017 in Anterior and 1,473 in posterior. ≥85% of the respondents were overall satisfied with handling, ease of use, ease of shade selection, shade match, shade blend/chameleon effect and ease of achieving the desired esthetic results for anterior and posterior restorations. Additional data shows that 87% would recommend FEM to a colleague. Quantified responses on 5-level point scale (coding: Very Satisfied=1, Satisfied=2, Neutral=3, Dissatisfied=4, Very Dissatisfied=5) were descriptively statistically analyzed and summarized (Median, non-parametric 1-sample sign with 95% confidence level).
Conclusions: Dentists rated several features of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative with high overall satisfaction for both anterior and posterior restorations, especially the ease of shade selection and shade matching.
Methods: 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative (FEM) was tested by U.S. dentists in a 6-week in-vivo test phase in August/September 2023. Each participant received one bottle of each of the three product shades: Bright (15 capsules), Natural (25 capsules) and Warm (15 capsules). They were asked to use FEM in their clinical routine for various indications following the instructions for use to evaluate overall satisfaction, handling, and performance. The feedback was then collected via a web-based questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (Minitab 20, Minitab Inc., USA).
Results: 46 participants completed the questionnaire, and 2,490 restorations were placed, 1,017 in Anterior and 1,473 in posterior. ≥85% of the respondents were overall satisfied with handling, ease of use, ease of shade selection, shade match, shade blend/chameleon effect and ease of achieving the desired esthetic results for anterior and posterior restorations. Additional data shows that 87% would recommend FEM to a colleague. Quantified responses on 5-level point scale (coding: Very Satisfied=1, Satisfied=2, Neutral=3, Dissatisfied=4, Very Dissatisfied=5) were descriptively statistically analyzed and summarized (Median, non-parametric 1-sample sign with 95% confidence level).
Conclusions: Dentists rated several features of 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative with high overall satisfaction for both anterior and posterior restorations, especially the ease of shade selection and shade matching.