Author(s):
1. Usman Anwer Bhatti:
Department of Operative Dentistry, Islamabad Medical and Dental
College, Islamabad, Pakistan
Abstract:
The number of composite restorations delivered to patients is on the rise. Despite the improvement in mechanical properties
of modern composites, the task of providing a functional restoration is at times compromised due to the problem of
postoperative sensitivity associated with these restorations. An understanding of the potential causes of postoperative
sensitivity will enable clinicians to adopt a technique which minimizes the risk of development of postoperative sensitivity
and subsequently ensure restoration longevity. This article reviews the literature to explain the common reasons for
development of this phenomenon. The continuous development and introduction of newer materials in the market creates
a lack of long term clinical data pertaining to a particular type of composite and adhesive system. Although the newly
developed materials have shown promising results in terms of reduced postoperative sensitivity, a systematic review and
meta-analysis is required for evaluating the findings from the recently conducted clinical studies on the subject of
postoperative sensitivity.
Page(s):
33-40
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Dental Association, Volume: 28, Issue: 1, Year: 2019
Keywords:
pain
,
Polymerization
,
Composite resin
,
Adhesives
,
Dentin permeability
,
Smear layer
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