Longevity of posterior composite restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Niek Opdam
  • Francoise van de Sande
  • Ewald Bronkhorst
  • Peter Bottenberg
  • Maximiliano Cenci
  • Peter Gaengler
  • Pallesen, Ulla
  • Anders Lindberg
  • Marie-Charlotte Huysmans
  • Jan WV van Dijken
The aim of this meta-analysis, based on individual participant data of
several studies, was to investigate the influence of patient, materials and
tooth related variables on the survival of posterior resin composite
restorations.
Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines a search was conducted resulting in
12 longitudinal studies of direct posterior resin composite restorations with
at least 5 years follow-up. Original datasets were still available, including
placement/failure/censoring of restorations, restored surfaces, materials
used, reasons for clinical failure, and caries-risk status. A database
including all restorations was constructed and a Multivariate Cox’s
regression method was used to analyze variables of interest [patient (age;
gender; caries-risk-status), jaw (upper; lower), number of restored
surfaces, resin composite and adhesive materials and use of glass-ionomer
cement as base/liner (present or absent)] The Hazard Ratios with
respective 95% confidence intervals were determined and annual failure
rates were calculated for subgroups.
Results: 2816 restorations (2585 Class II and 231 class I restorations)
were included in the analysis, of which 569 failed during the observation
period. Main reasons for failure were caries and fracture. The regression
analyses showed a significantly higher risk of failure for restorations in high
caries risk individuals and with a higher number of restored surfaces.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Dental Research
Volume93
Issue number10
Pages (from-to)943-49
Number of pages7
ISSN0022-0345
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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