ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2022
Current Strategies to Control Recurrent and Residual Caries with Resin Composite Restorations: Operator- and Material-Related Factors.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparative Meta-Analysis of Minimally Invasive and Conventional Approaches for Caries Removal in Permanent Dentition.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Comparative evaluation of clinical performance of bulk-fill composites with incrementally layered conventional composites.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Clinical, radiographic and biochemical assessment of proximal cavities restored with composite resin using incremental vs. bulk packing techniques: One-year randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Evaluation of the proximal contact tightness in class II resin composite restorations using different contact forming instruments: a 1-year randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2023Trial
- Effect of photon radiotherapy on microleakage and microhardness of nanohybrid resin composite restoration: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Cariogenic Risk Modifies the Effect of Marginal Adaptation on Caries Adjacent to Posterior Composite Restorations: A Stratified Multivariate Analysis.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of proximal contact tightness and associated factors in posterior resin composite restorations: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Evaluating Artificial Intelligence in Full-Arch CBCT Caries Detection: A Comparative Analysis with Clinical Assessment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Diode Laser Irradiation for Cavity Decontamination: A Pilot In Vitro Study on Antimicrobial Efficacy.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Influence of Different Cavity Disinfection Protocols on Adhesion at the Resin Composite-Dentin Interface.Polymers · 2026Article
- Clinical and Biological Evaluation of Chemo-Mechanical Caries Excavation with Brix 3000 in Primary Molars: An 18-Month Prospective Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Perceived Diagnostic Value of Fluorescence-Enhanced 3D Imaging for Detecting Caries Adjacent to Restorations: A Questionnaire-Based Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of multi-system polishing on shear bond strength of nanohybrid composites to enamel: anPeerJ · 2026Article
- Effect of nano silver fluoride pre-treatment on the microtensile bond strength of a universal adhesive to dentin: an in vitro study.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Fluoride Release, Recharge, and Mass Stability of Restorative Dental Materials: An In Vitro Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Caries Removal Methods in Primary Teeth With Micro-Computed Tomography and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy of X-Ray.Microscopy research and technique · 2025Article
- Clinical Difficulties Related to Direct Composite Restorations: A Multinational Survey.International dental journal · 2025Article
- Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of an AI-Based System for Dental Caries Detection and Clinical Evaluation Conducted by Dentists.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
This review addresses the rationale of recurrent and/or residual caries associated with resin composite restorations alongside current strategies and evidence-based recommendations to arrest residual caries and restrain recurrent caries. The PubMed and MEDLINE databases were searched for composite-associated recurrent/residual caries focusing on predisposing factors related to materials and operator's skills; patient-related factors were out of scope. Recurrent caries and fractures are the main reasons for the failure of resin composites. Recurrent and residual caries are evaluated differently with no exact distinguishment, especially for wall lesions. Recurrent caries correlates to patient factors, the operator's skills of cavity preparation, and material selection and insertion. Material-related factors are significant. Strong evidence validates the minimally invasive management of deep caries, with concerns regarding residual infected dentin. Promising technologies promote resin composites with antibacterial and remineralizing potentials. Insertion techniques influence adaptation, marginal seal, and proximal contact tightness. A reliable diagnostic method for recurrent or residual caries is urgently required. Ongoing endeavors cannot eliminate recurrent caries or precisely validate residual caries. The operator's responsibility to precisely diagnose original caries and remaining tooth structure, consider oral environmental conditions, accurately prepare cavities, and select and apply restorative materials are integral aspects. Recurrent caries around composites requires a triad of attention where the operator's skills are cornerstones.
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