The effect of dental restoration type and material on periodontal health.

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between the type and material of dental restorations and periodontal health in a sample of Jordanians.

Materials And Methods: Patients attending the Dental Teaching Clinics of Jordan University of Science and Technology with restored teeth were examined. For every patient, the plaque index, gingival index, probing depth and clinical attachment level were recorded on restored and non-restored tooth surfaces.