Table 2 Primary outcome, measuring devices and measuring units for in-vivo study using modified (USBHS) criteria:
Primary outcome | Measuring devices | Measuring units | |
|---|---|---|---|
Retention | Visual inspection with mirror at 18 inches | Complete retention | Alpha (A) |
Mobilization of the restoration | Bravo (B) | ||
Loss of the restoration | Charlie (C) | ||
Color match | Visual inspection with mirror at 18 inches | Perfectly matched color shade | Alpha (A) |
Unperfected color match | Bravo (B) | ||
Unacceptable color match | Charlie (C) | ||
Marginal integrity | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed | Absence of discrepancy at probing | Alpha (A) |
Presence of discrepancy at probing without dentin exposure | Bravo (B) | ||
Probe penetrates in the discrepancy at probing with dentin exposure | Charlie (C) | ||
Marginal discoloration | Visual inspection with mirror at 18 inches | Absence of marginal discoloration | Alpha (A) |
Presence of marginal discoloration limited and not extended | Bravo (B) | ||
Evident marginal discoloration penetrated toward the pulp chamber | Charlie (C) | ||
Surface texture | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed | Surface is not rough | Alpha (A) |
Surface is slightly rough | Bravo (B) | ||
Surface is highly rough | Charlie (C) | ||
Surface staining | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed | Surface is not staining | Alpha (A) |
Surface is slightly staining | Bravo (B) | ||
Surface is highly staining | Charlie (C) | ||
Postoperative sensitivity | Ask the patient. "Questionnaire" | Absence of hypersensitivity | Alpha (A) |
Mild hypersensitivity | Bravo (B) | ||
Presence of strong and intolerable hypersensitivity | Charlie (C) | ||
Secondary caries | Visual inspection with explorer and mirror, if needed | No evidence of caries | Alpha (A) |
Evidence of caries along the margin of the restoration | Charlie (C) | ||