Class II restorations with a polyacid-modified composite resin in primary molars placed in a dental practice: results of a two-year clinical evaluation.

This study evaluated the two-year success rate of a hybrid composite material (TPH-Spectrum; Dentsply DeTrey, Konstanz, Germany) and a polyacid-modified composite resin (Compoglass, Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) in Class II restorations placed in primary molars in a dental practice. In each of 52 children, at least two primary molars were restored. Ninety-six primary molars were filled with TPH-Spectrum using the total-etching technique, and 94 with Compoglass without acid etching prior to application of the bonding adhesive. At baseline, one and two years, the restorations were assessed according to the Ryge criteria. Forty-seven children with a total of 132 fillings (68 TPH-Spectrum, 64 Compoglass) were evaluated after two years. The cumulative success rate after 24 months amounted to 89.2% for the Compoglass and 89.7% for the TPH-Spectrum restorations. No significant differences were observed between the two materials with respect to color matching, cavosurface discoloration, anatomic form, margin integrity and caries assessment. This investigation suggests that for a period of two years, the hybrid composite TPH-Spectrum and the polyacid-modified composite resin Compoglass, are suitable materials for restoration of primary molars.