Advancements in Smart Restorative Dentistry
A Pioneering breakthrough
Abstract
Aims and objectives: The field of dentistry has undergone a revolution with the use of biomimetic smart materials. Promising materials like Cention N and ACTIVA BioACTIVE restorative showing increased reliability and effectiveness, offering a bright future for the field.The aim of this case report is to assess the effectiveness of these two restorative materials in permanent molars over a period of 6 months. The evaluation includes various factors such as surface texture, marginal integrity, cavosurface marginal discoloration, anatomic contour, secondary caries, color match, and gross fracture.
Materials and methods: Standardized Class I cavities were prepared and restored with Cention N and ACTIVA according to the manufacturers’ instructions. At intervals of 1 month, 3 month and 6 months modified Ryge's USPHS Criteria were adjusted for clinical examination.
Results: ACTIVA BioACTIVE Restorative outperforms Cention N in terms of clinical performance.
Conclusion: This study assesses the already accessible "smart material" employed in dentistry as we move toward a new era of bio-smart dentistry
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