This study will evaluate the clinical performance, Streptococcus mutans count, and salivary pH for Cention-N, Zirconomer, and resin-modified glass ionomer in Class I restoration of primary molars.
Children aged between 4-9 years.
Children who have Class I lesions in both the maxillary and mandibular arches.
Primary molar teeth had class I carious lesions in occlusal pits and fissures; the gap between intercuspal surfaces should not be exceeded during cavity preparation.
Primary molars free of periapical pathosis.
Primary molars with preapical pathosis or hypersensitivity.
Primary molars with periodontal diseases or mobile molar tooth that indicated for extraction.
Nonfunctioning teeth with no opposing dentition; heavy occlusion or signs of severe attrition; and endodontically treated teeth.
Galal Ali Mohamed Ebaid
Lead sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Sponsor institution