A 4-year clinical evaluation of direct composite build-ups for space closure after orthodontic treatment

Demirci M., Tuncer S., Oztas E., TEKÇE N., UYSAL Ö.

CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS, vol.19, no.9, pp.2187-2199, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00784-015-1458-8
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2187-2199
  • Keywords: Direct composite resin build-up, Recontouring, Diastema, Orthodontics, Survival, Tooth form, Tooth size discrepancy, PORCELAIN LAMINATE VENEERS, RECONTOURING TEETH, CLOSING DIASTEMAS, SELF-ETCH, RESIN, TRIAL, RESTORATIONS, PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY, ADHESION
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

To evaluate the medium-term clinical performance of direct composite build-ups for diastema closures and teeth recontouring using a nano and a nanohybrid composite in combination with three- or two-step etch-and-rinse adhesives following treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.