Dental Asia March/April 2019

User Report
Fig. 15: Teeth 46 and 47 at the 12-month recall
Fig. 17: Radiograph of teeth 46 and 47 at the
12-month recall
successful clinical performance of the material. I have been using
the material for almost two years now. An incident of a failure
occurred when a filling completely dislodged from the tooth
structure. This was caused by a non-retentive cavity design.
There was nil postoperative sensitivity. The clinical performance
of Cention N looks very promising. DA
Fig. 16: Radiograph of teeth 36 and 37 at the
12-month recall
In conclusion: a material with a highly promising
clinical performance
The new self-curing resin-based Cention N material redefines
the limits of basic filling materials - due to its high strength, ion
release, lifelike appearance, ease of use and cost effectiveness.
In-vitro investigations into the material’s properties have shown
favourable results. Long-term clinical studies are now the key to
success for this material. Adequate mixing and retentive cavity
preparation present the most important key factors to ensure a
References:
1. Anusavice K J. Phillips’ science of dental materials, 2003. Eleventh
Edition. Elsevier Science.
2. Bharti R, Wadhwani K, Tikku A, Chandra A. Dental amalgam: An
update. J Conserv Dent 2010;13(4):204-08.
3. Mjör IA, Jokstad A. Five-year study of Class II restorations
in permanent teeth using amalgam, glass polyalkenoate
(ionomer) cerment and resin-based composite materials. J Dent
1993;21(6):338-43.
4. Mjör IA, Moorhead JE. Selection of restorative materials, reasons
for replacement, and longevity of restorations in Florida. J Am Coll
Dent 1998;65(3):27-33.
5. Wahl MJ, Schmitt MM, Overton DA, Gordon MK. Prevalence of cusp
fractures in teeth restored with amalgam and with resin-based
composite. JADA 2004;135(8):1127-32.
About the author
Prof. Dr. Mohan Bhuvaneswaran graduated from DR. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
and an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He was a lecturer in
Saveetha Dental college. After which, he was a professor, head of the department of Department of
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and also an associate dean at SRM Dental College, Kattankulathur.
Presently, Dr. Bhuvaneswaran is the clinical director of Vignesh Dental Hospital (India), adjuct professor
at MAHSA University (Malaysia), visiting professor at the faculty of dental sciences at Sri Ramachandra
University (India) and a member of many organisations. He has also many published articles. Aside from
these, he is a branded educator of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Indian Association of
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.Delivers lectures in all Major National and International Podium.
He conducts hands on program on composites, ceramics, Smile design and full mouth rehabilitation.
54
DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2019