A comparative evaluation of clinical features of a restorative material packed in blisters

Introduction. Vast indications for use of the polymer resins in cavity reconstruction result from a progress in manufacturing process. A new group of cross-infection control restoratives provide sterility of the treatment together with fulfillment of both the patients and the dentists requirements. A disposable packaging enables usage of the material’s portion to restore a single lesion and prevents its further re-use. Aim. The aim of the study was to compare clinical features, such as application, modelling, polishing and esthetics, of a restorative material packed in blisters to other polymer restorative materials. Material and methods. A survey study was conducted among 56 students of dentistry. They were given a blister of the material and asked to use it for restoration of a chosen cavity. Afterwards, they were asked to fill in a questionnaire concerning the clinical work with the material. All returned data was analyzed with chi-square test at p < 0.05. Results. The overall responsive rate was 44.6%. Taking the material from the blister was comfortable for 84%. The material’s application in the cavity was estimated well by 92% of the respondents. 72% believed its application and polishing was significantly easier than the other materials. 72% of the students claimed the material was more esthetic than the other restoratives. Conclusions. The restorative material packed in blisters is comfortable to apply in the cavity, can be easily modelled and polished. Blisters are comfortable to use by the dentist and the assistant. Due to high esthetics, it is dedicated for esthetic restorations.