Prevalence of caries among preschool-aged children in a central Anatolian population.

Objective: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a particularly destructive form of tooth decay that afflicts young children. The etiology and associated factors of ECC should be studied adequately to overcome this health hazard. The aim of this study was to determine caries prevalence and its consequences in toddlers in an Anatolian city, Kırıkkale.

One-year clinical evaluation of Quixfil and Gradia Direct composite restorative materials in posterior teeth.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the 12 month clinical performances of two different posterior composites in Class I and Class II restorations.

Methods: Class I and class II cavities of 62 patients, 74 Quixfil (Dentsply/ Xeno V) and 68 Gradia Direct (GC America/G bond) composite restorations were placed by two dentists. Only small and medium-sized cavities were included in the study.