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Long-term performance of flowable bulk-fill restorative systems in Class II restorations: a 7-year randomized clinical trial.

Journal of dentistry · Omoto ÉM, Briso ALF, Catelan A, Frascino SMB, Perazza B, Fagundes TC · 2026-09-09

After 7 years, flowable bulk-fill and conventional composite systems showed similar survival rates in Class II restorations, though bulk-fill materials demonstrated more marginal discoloration without affecting restoration longevity.

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