Paulo Antônio da Rosa Rodolpho

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the longevity of posterior restorations placed in a single general practice using two different composites in filler characteristics and material properties: P-50 APC (3M ESPE) with 70vol.% inorganic filler loading (midfilled) and Herculite XR (Kerr) with 55vol.%.

TL;DR: The clinical performance of posterior resin composite restorations evaluated was acceptable after 17-year evaluation, however, the probability of failure of resin composite Restorations in molars, Class II, and large restorATIONS is higher.

TL;DR: The presence of a glass-ionomer-cement base did not affect the survival of resin-composite restorations in the investigated sample, leading to the perspective that an intermediate layer, placed during an interim treatment, may be maintained without clinical detriment, but no improvement in survival should be expected based on such measure.

TL;DR: Composite repair seems a suitable alternative for class III, class IV, and veneer restorations since it was able to increase the survival of restoration performed in anterior teeth, and presents benefits over replacement.

TL;DR: Posterior fiber-reinforced fixed partial dentures exhibited acceptable clinical performance after a period up to 8 years, and there were no significant differences between composite combinations or tooth location considering all clinical aspects evaluated and survival functions.