Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3

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Dr. Swati Manhas.
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Abstract

Background:  Caries in deciduous dentition are a challenging dental problem that requires professional attention. Composite resin and glass ionomer cements (GICs) have been indicated as the restorative materials of choice for these cases. Hence; the present study was conducted for radiographic assessment of glass ionomer compared to resin composite in restoring primary molars. Materials & methods: molars. Data records of a total of 20 patients within the age group of 4 to 9 years were enrolled in which the primary molars were indicated for class II restoration. All the patients were broadly divided into two study groups as follows:  Group A: Glass ionomer was used, and Group B: Resin composite was used. As per data record files, complete respiration was done in all the patients. Follow-up visit records of all the patients were obtained. Radiographs were analyzed by skilled oral radiologists. Based on radiographic details, grading of the quality of restoration was done. Results: On radiographic evaluation, it was seen that success occurred in 70 percent of the cases of Group A and 90 percent of the cases of Group B. On analyzing statistically, significant results were obtained. Conclusion: Composite resin provided better results in comparison to glass ionomer cement in restoring deciduous molars.

Keywords: Composite, resin, Primary.