Table 3 Clinical assessment criteria for the restorations.

From: 24 Months clinical prospective of proximal restorations with repeated preheating bulk fill composite up to ten cycles: randomized controlled trial

Alpha (A)

Restoration has no errors as

No defects

Single pit

Accepted

Bravo (B)

Restoration has minor defects as:

Marginal discoloration

Discoloration of the restoration surface

Ditching

Limited wear

Accepted

Charlie (C)

Restoration has major faults

Missing proximal contact

Significant wear

Not accepted and the restoration should be replaced within the next few weeks.

Delta (D)

Fracture of the restoration

Secondary caries

Tooth fracture Pulpitis/persistent

postoperative pain Loss of restoration

Not accepted and restoration must be renewed at once.

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