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Longevity of composite build-ups without posts—10-year results of a practice-based study

Clinical Oral Investigations volume 23, pages 1435–1442 (2019)Cite this article

Abstract

Aim

The aim of this prospective, non-interventional, multi-center, practice-based study was, firstly, to evaluate the longevity of composite build-ups in endodontically treated teeth (ETT) without post placement and, secondly, to analyze factors influencing the success of these composite build-ups.

Methodology

Each of seven general dental practitioners placed up to 50 composite build-ups without additional posts in ETT. Teeth were restricted to incisors, canines, and premolars. Several clinical data were recorded for 192 coronal restorations on ETT in 192 patients. Cox proportional hazard models were applied to analyze associations between clinical factors and time until failure.

Results

Within a follow-up period of 10 years, 167 restorations were judged as successful [mean success time, 110 (105–115) months] and 180 teeth survived [mean survival time, 114 (110–119) months]. The main failure type was fracture of the restoration (n = 15). The annual failure rate was 2.4%. In bivariate Cox regression, both factors such as number of restored tooth surfaces and adhesive were significantly associated with the failure rate. In multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression, none of the investigated factors were significantly associated with the failure rate.

Conclusion

For composite build-ups in ETT without post placement, high success rates could be found after up to 10 years of observation time. Within the limitations of the present study, none of the analyzed factors such as “tooth type” or “number of restored tooth surfaces” was a significant predictor for the failure rate.

Clinical relevance

Endodontically treated teeth can be successfully directly restored with composite build-ups even when no additional post is inserted.

Trial registration

The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00012882).

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The authors are grateful to the dental practitioners who treated the patients and provided their data.

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This study was funded by the authors and their institution.

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  1. Department of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany

    R. J. Wierichs, E. J. Kramer & H. Meyer-Lueckel

  2. Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), AME - Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 55, 52074, Aachen, Germany

    R. J. Wierichs

  3. Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, zmk bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

    T. G. Wolf & H. Meyer-Lueckel

  4. Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular, Disorders, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6, 14197, Berlin, Germany

    M. Naumann

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Contributions

E.K. and the network Arbeitskreis Zahnärztliche Therapie designed and planned the study; R.J.W., E.K., T.G.W., M.N., and H.M.-L. designed the study evaluation; E.K. provided the patient files; R.J.W. and T.G.W. performed the statistical analysis; R.J.W. and H.M.-L. wrote the manuscript; and E.K., T.G.W., and M.N. revised the manuscript.

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This study was a prospective, non-interventional, multi-center, clinical study without the need for local review board approval according to ethical committee of the Medial Chamber of Lower Saxony. This study conforms to the STROBE guideline for cohort studies [19]. The study has been registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00012882).

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Wierichs, R.J., Kramer, E.J., Wolf, T.G. et al. Longevity of composite build-ups without posts—10-year results of a practice-based study. Clin Oral Invest 23, 1435–1442 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-018-2565-0

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Keywords

  • Clinical studies/trials
  • Clinical outcomes
  • Composite materials
  • Endodontics
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Risk factors