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Effect of deep margin elevation with different base materials on periodontal health in a clinical study.

Scientific reports · Ragab R, Abdallah A, Saad R, Riad M · 2026-07-16

Researchers compared three base materials used under composite restorations in endodontically treated premolars, finding that resin-modified glass ionomer and flowable composite produced more favourable inflammatory markers over three months than injectable hybrid composite, though all materials proved clinically acceptable.

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