Clinical Evaluation of a New Giomer Restorative System in Class V Restorations

The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a new composite resin (SHOFU Beautifil II LS) vs a control (3M/ESPE Filtek Supreme) for use in restoring non carious cervical lesions Class V lesions. 3M ESPE FiltekTM Supreme is one of the composite resin materials that will be used in this study (Group 1). This is a light-activated, flowable restorative composite. Shofu Beautifil II LS (SI R21204) is a new type of filling material called a Giomer. This is the second composite that will be used in this study (Group 2) Giomer is a collective term for dental materials that will release ions, such as fluoride. Results from previous studies show that the released ions may have beneficial effects on the tooth, including strengthening the tooth. In each participant, one tooth with a class V lesion will be randomized to group 1, and a second tooth with a class V lesion will be randomized to group 2. The restorations will be observed over 18 months to determine clinical acceptability.