Proximoclusal composite restorations in primary molars: a two-year follow-up.

This shallow cavity preparation for the restoration of incipient proximal caries lesions was easy to perform and well tolerated by the patients, often without local anesthesia. Both parents and children were pleased with the appearance of the restoration. The radiopaque version tested did not differ from the commercial composite and had definite advantages in the clinical evaluation. Changes in the anatomic form were not a salient feature in this study. Failures are thought to be related to difficulties in the clinical manipulation of the material, but also to the cavity design and the omission of the intermediate bonding resin. The fact that, after two years, one-third of the restorations were still rated as excellent, and many seems to remain unchanged through the third year, shows that a favorable circumstances the composite resin functions well as a restorative material in Class II cavities in primary molars.