Three-year clinical evaluation of a resin modified glass-ionomer cement and a composite resin in non-carious class V lesions

The purpose of this study was a 3-year clinical evaluation of a resin modified glass-ionomer and a composite resin restorative material in non-carious class V lesions. In 24 patients 98 non-carious class V lesions were restored with either a resin modified glass-ionomer ( Vitremer), or a composite resin restoration (Z100). The restorations were clinically evaluated after 6, 12, 24 and 36 months with the US Public Health Service criteria. At 3 years, 88 teeth of 21 patients were evaluated. All restorations were rated clinically acceptable for colour match, marginal discoloration, marginal adaptation and anatomical form. Restoration retention of both groups was high without any statistically significant difference. However, Vitremer restorations showed a lower incidence of Alfa scores for colour match and marginal discoloration than Z100 restorations (P < 0.05).