Evaluation of periodontal status adjacent to interproximal surfaces restored with composite resin, in comparison with non-restored interproximal surfaces
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the periodontal status of interproximal surfaces restored with composite resin, in comparison with non-restored interproximal surfaces. Methods: In 65 patients, we analyzed 145 restored surfaces and 145 non-restored surfaces. Results: Most of the restored surfaces (54.3%) showed radiographic alterations, which was shown to be higher among restorations with clinically detected proximal excess (56.8% x 52.8%); with lack of restorative material (64.5% x 51.4%); in restorations with proximal overhang (67.7% x 44.4%); in teeth with gingival inflammation?/bleeding (55.1% x 40.0%) and in teeth with probing depth exceeding 3 mm (64.3% x 52.9%). However, there were no significant associations for these variables. Of the non-restored surfaces, 24.4% showed radiographic alterations, however there were no significant associations. Conclusion: The results showed a statistical significance for radiographic alterations in restored and non-restored surfaces
