Influence of Isolation Technique on the Survival of Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Restorations in Primary Molars: A 9-Months Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Influence of isolation technique on the survival of resin-modified glass-ionomer restorations in primary molars: a 9-months randomized controlled trial.

The use of rubber dam in the survival of RMGIC restorations in primary molars: a 30-month randomized controlled clinical trial

“…In nine months of follow-up, we observed an improvement in the GBI of patients participating in this randomized controlled clinical trial 20 , which can probably be explained by the treatment of all dental problems and the training of children and their families on adequate oral hygiene at study enrollment. However, after 30 months of follow-up, the worsening in dmft and GBI may be related to the fact that improvement of the indexes requires motivating the patient to consistently perform adequate oral hygiene.…”

“…11 In 2021, the 9-month interim evaluation of the present randomized clinical trial found no significant difference between the techniques, as rubber dam isolation did not increase restoration survival rates and was not associated with arrestment of cavitated carious lesions in dentin. 20 After 30 months of follow-up, the results still demonstrate that the use of rubber dam isolation did not improve the survival rate of restorations performed with RMGIC in primary molars. Therefore, the results support the null hypothesis of this study.…”

“…This criterion was also used in other previous studies. 17,20,25 In Pediatric Dentistry, we must take into account that factors related to the patient and the management of their behavior may also compromise dental care and the performance of therapeutic techniques. 26 Especially in children, the time required to perform procedures is an important factor, and the psychological impact and discomfort generated by more invasive treatments must also be considered.…”