Clinical Performance of Bioceramic vs High Viscosity GIC for Cervical Restorations of Geriatric Patients

The aim of this study is to clinically evaluate the performance of the bioceramic glass ionomer compared to conventional high viscosity glass ionomer for restoration of carious cervical lesions in geriatric patients over 12 months follow up.

Inclusion Criteria:Geriatric patients aged above 55 yearsPatients with untreated carious lesionsPatients who have at least 20 teeth under occlusionPatients with normal occlusionVital teeth with carious cervical lesion with asymptomatic vital pulp.Teeth with no or minimum mobility.Teeth with normal occlusion.Teeth with surrounding healthy gingiva and supporting-structures.Exclusion Criteria:Patients who are unable to return for recall appointmentsPresence of abnormal oral, medical or mental conditions.Patients with severe medical diseases.Patients with xerostomiaPatients with parafunctional habits.Non vital teeth.Teeth with signs or symptoms of pulpitis.Teeth with non carious lesions.