The aim of this study was to examine clinical results of class I and class II composite restorations of forty two posterior teeth, considering pulpal vitality, dentinal sensitivity, marginal integrity, contact areas, color, gingival irritation and secondary decay. The restorations were evaluated over a four-year period. The results are considered satisfactory both from a chemical-physical and biological point of view. The Authors wish to outline the importance to improve the operative technique to minimize the disadvantages of these materials and to obtain better results. The Authors propose to carry out a later control to confirm these results.

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[Histologic changes in human periodontal tissue after transplantation of teeth with completely formed roots].

Authors present the histological evolution of the periodontal tissues after complete-root teeth transplantation in human. They point out that there is a great distinction between the histological and clinical results. It is difficult to obtain the neoformation of a normal periodontal ligament. In spite of the histological failure, they obtained a good clinical result: there fore the complete-root tooth transplantation must be considered an acceptable surgical procedure.

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[Clinico-therapeutic considerations in a serious case of amelogenesis imperfecta].

The Authors present a case of a young female patient affected with a serious hypoplasic form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta, involving all the teeth which has been completely restabilished using composite resin. The therapy used has been developed thanks to the chemical-physical qualities of last generation of composites, which allow the compete reconstruction of teeth. Such a therapy has not to be considered definitive, however it has been used as a temporary solution, waiting for final prosthetic rehabilitation. The Authors estimate that such a temporary long term treatment, that utilize composite resins, represent the ideal therapeutical choice thanks to its characteristics of endurance, cost and benefice. In our opinion this therapy prevents tooth deterioration, secures a better mastication, a partial reduction of the teeth sensibility, facilitates teeth cleaning and solves the esthetical problems with great psychological advantage.

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