COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN THE TREATMENT OF DENTAL CARIES IN ADULT PATIENTS
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Dental caries remains a major public health concern among adult po. pulations worldwide, despite significant advances in preventive and restorative dentistry. The development of biocompatible composite materials has transformed restorative approaches by combining esthetic performance with improved biological interaction. However, comprehensive comparative evaluations of these materials in adult patients remain limited.
This study aimed to comparatively assess the clinical effectiveness of biocompatible composite materials in the treatment of dental caries in adult patients, focusing on clinical performance, biological response, and patient-reported outcomes.
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