The survival of Class V restorations in general dental practice. Part 1, baseline data

Non‐carious cervical lesions: influence of morphology and load type on biomechanical behaviour of maxillary incisors

“…a nanohybrid composite resin, provides some support for its use in restoring these lesions. Composite resin has been shown to provide good clinical outcomes for longevity, aesthetics, adhesion and biomechanical properties for various types of cavities . Glass ionomer cement (GIC) and resin‐modified GIC are also commonly used to restore NCCLs, but clinical studies show shorter longevity for these materials compared with composite resin .…”

The survival of Class V restorations in general dental practice: part 3, five-year survival

“…This series of three papers 20,22 demonstrates that general practitioners working in partnership with academics in a group such as BRIDGE (Birmingham Research In General Dental practice) have the capacity to initiate, design and carry out substantial research projects. It also illustrates the potential of practice-based research to generate larger amounts of relevant information than is usually produced from other clinical study settings.…”

“…23,24 Since the choice of material was theirs to make, it would be expected that each dentist would use materials with which they were familiar and felt confident to handle. It is evident (from our initial paper 20 ) that the choice of material differed among the ten practitioners and was influenced by the condition of the cavity. However, confidence does not equate to competence and the difference in the proportion of failures between clinicians suggests that differences in individual practical skill and knowledge play a major role in the length of service of Class V restorations.…”

“…As described in detail in our earlier publication, 20 ten UK dentists were recruited and each placed 100 Class V restorations in their general practices and recorded selected clinical information on the patient, the cavity and the restoration. Over a fiveyear period the restorations were reviewed when the patients attended for recall visits and the condition, presence or absence of each one was recorded.…”

The survival of Class V restorations in general dental practice. Part 2, early failure

“…8 Briefly, ten general dental practitioners each recorded data on 100 consecutively placed Class V restorations. Information on the patient, the tooth, cavity, occlusion and restoration material was noted and the restorations were monitored at routine recall appointments.…”