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Composite resins are commonly used; however, limitations such as polymerization shrinkage and reduced retention affect their clinical performance. The direct\u2013indirect heat-tempered composite technique has been proposed to enhance mechanical properties and clinical outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim:<\/jats:title>\n The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the clinical performance of direct\u2013indirect heat-tempered composite restorations and direct composite restorations in NCCLs.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n \n This single-center, single-blinded randomized clinical trial included 82 systemically healthy patients with NCCLs, divided into two groups (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 41 each). Group A received direct\u2013indirect heat-tempered composite restorations, whereas Group B received conventional direct composite restorations. Clinical evaluation was performed at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year using modified United States Public Health Service criteria. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test and Mann\u2013Whitney U test with significance set at\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n At baseline, all restorations were rated Alpha. Over time, both groups showed deterioration in marginal discoloration and surface texture. However, Group A demonstrated significantly superior outcomes in marginal adaptation, anatomic form, and retention compared to Group B (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264 0.001). Retention in Group A remained 100% throughout the study, whereas Group B showed a significant decline (48.8% at 6 months and 19.5% at 1 year). No secondary caries or postoperative sensitivity was observed in either group.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Direct\u2013indirect heat-tempered composite restorations exhibited superior clinical performance compared to direct composite restorations in NCCLs, particularly in terms of retention, marginal adaptation, and anatomical stability. 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