Clinical performance evaluation of single-shade versus multi-shade composite resins in non-carious cervical lesions: a 36-month randomized clinical trial
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
A 36-month RCT comparing single-shade versus multi-shade composites in non-carious cervical lesions gives practice owners and restorative dentists hard data on whether the simpler single-shade option holds up clinically and economically over a three-year horizon.
Key points
- Study tracked 120 restorations (60 single-shade, 60 multi-shade) in NCCLs over 36 months with double-blind evaluation.
- Primary outcome was retention; secondary outcomes included marginal adaptation, surface texture, and color match at 6-, 12-, 24-, and 36-month recalls.
- Journal of Dentistry (Nov 2026) — peer-reviewed RCT, so results can inform material selection and inventory decisions.
- Findings will directly affect cost-per-restoration calculations and chair-time for shade selection in high-volume NCCL treatment.
Who should care
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