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- Performance of giomers as a restorative material in temporary teeth: a systematic reviewPublication . Laxenaire, Yann; Silva, CristinaAim: The aim of this systematic review was to comprehensively analyse the performance of the GIOMERO material in restoring temporary teeth in both laboratory and clinical settings. It also aimed to compare it with other conventional restorative materials widely used in paediatric dentistry. Methodology: A detailed bibliographic search was carried out in the main scientific databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo and the Cochrane Library. No time limits or language restrictions were applied. Grey literature searches were also performed to identify relevant studies not published in traditional sources. The review included scientific articles in the form of randomised clinical trials as well as laboratory (in vitro) studies. The search, selection and interpretation of articles were carried out independently by two researchers, with a third researcher consulted in case of disagreements. A total of 68 potentially eligible articles were identified. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria and successive reading stages (title, abstract, full text), 8 articles were included in the systematic review. Results: This systematic review showed that giomers are a promising option for restoring temporary teeth, offering a good balance between aesthetics, biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Their fluoride-releasing ability helps prevent secondary caries lesions. Clinical limitations: Despite these advantages, giomers have inferior clinical performance in terms of durability and resistance to microleakage compared to other bioactive materials such as ACTIVA BioACTIVE and hybrid composites. These materials demonstrated better marginal integrity and strength in demanding clinical environments. For instance, Ormocer® showed improved marginal sealing ability, reducing the risk of bacterial infiltration. To increase the durability of giomers, formulation improvements are needed, especially to reduce microleakage and wear in complex oral conditions. Conclusions: Giomers are particularly suitable for cases where aesthetics is a priority, but require rigorous application technique to minimise the risk of microleakage. Further research is essential to enhance resistance to microleakage and wear, ensuring optimal use under various clinical conditions.