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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a ceromer
(Targis) in indirect inlay restorations. Materials and Methods: Ninty-nine Targis inlays (37
premolars, 62 molars) were placed in 51 patients (mean age 27 years). Twenty-nine percent
of the restorations were placed in patients with parafunctional habits such as bruxism or
clenching. All restorations were in occlusion and were placed using Variolink (43 Variolink
Ultra, 56 Variolink II high viscosity) in combination with the Syntac Classic adhesive system
under rubber dam isolation. The restorations were evaluated according to modified USPHS
criteria at baseline and for a recall period of 6 to 53 months after insertion. Results: There
were two clinically unacceptable failures in total. Fracture was registered in one molar at 38
months, and one molar needed endodontic treatment 7 months after insertion. Based on
Kaplan-Meier statistical analysis, the estimated survival rate of the inlays was 97.9% (97.7%
for Variolink Ultra, 98.2% for Variolink II high viscosity). It was apparent that deterioration
occurred in the surface texture of the inlays, since a slightly pitted surface was observed in
29% of the inlays at recall examinations. Conclusion: In this in vivo study, Targis inlays
luted with both resin luting agents functioned satisfactorily, with a relatively low fracture
rate over a mean evaluation period of 28 months. Int J Prosthodont 2004;17:17–23.
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