Clinical evaluation of a colored compomer in primary molars.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a new colored compomer material, Twinky Star, in primary molars. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Eighty class II restorations were placed in a total of 36 subjects and the clinical success of the restorations was evaluated after 12 months based on modified US Public Health Services criteria. RESULTS The failure rate of the restorations was 3.9% (3 out of 77) and the clinical success of the restorations, measured by anatomic form, marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, surface texture, maintenance of interproximal contact and secondary caries, was acceptable. CONCLUSION The clinical success of the colored compomer material, Twinky Star, indicates that it could be a good alternative to tooth colored compomers.