G-ænial Bond+G-ænial Universal Flo in Class I and II restorations

Methods:   Patients were selected each receiving at least one and no more than two restorations. Patients written consent to the trial was obtained. Ethical Committee Approval of Siena University was delivered. A total of 40 restorations were made (20 Class I and 20 Class II). A pain measurement was performed at a first control, a week before the restoration placement .The patients, subjected to tactile/thermal stimuli, were asked to rate the experienced sensitivity on a visual analog scale (0=no pain to 10=excruciating pain). Only patients scoring low (1-4) were included in the study. Adhesive procedures were performed following manufacturers’ instructions. Post-operative sensitivity, marginal discoloration and integrity, secondary caries, maintenance of interproximal contact and fracture were evaluated at baseline, and after 7 days, then 1, 6, and 12 months after the restoration placement. Further follow-up will be performed at 24 and 36-month.

Results:  For all the teeth that showed sensitivity before restoration, such phenomenon disappeared after restoration. All the restored teeth remained vital; no secondary caries or fracture was observed; all the restorations were retained and maintained satisfactory marginal integrity over the 1-year follow-up period.

Conclusions:   Class I and Class II restorations performed with G-ænial Bond adhesive in combination with the proprietary G-ænial Universal Flo exhibited a satisfactory clinical behavior over a 1-year period. The 24 and 36-month follow-up results are needed to confirm these preliminary data.