Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques
Resin composites are the most versatile restorative materials used in dentistry and the first choice for restoring posterior teeth. This article reviews aspects that influence the clinical performance of composite restorations and addresses clinically relevant issues regarding different direct techn...
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| description | Resin composites are the most versatile restorative materials used in dentistry and the first choice for restoring posterior teeth. This article reviews aspects that influence the clinical performance of composite restorations and addresses clinically relevant issues regarding different direct techniques for restoring posterior teeth that could be performed in varied clinical situations. The article discusses the results of long-term clinical trials with resin composites and the materials available in the market for posterior restorations. The importance of photoactivation is presented, including aspects concerning the improvement of the efficiency of light-curing procedures. With regard to the restorative techniques, the article addresses key elements and occlusion levels for restoring Class I and Class II cavities, in addition to restorative strategies using different shades/opacities of resin composites in incremental techniques, restorations using bulk-fill composites, and shade-matching composites. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0040c1be78bc46618ffdd31e65a235712023-11-24T14:14:06ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672022-11-01101222210.3390/dj10120222Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative TechniquesLucas Pizzolotto0Rafael R. Moraes1Private Practice, Porto Alegre 90460-210, BrazilSchool of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Gonçalves Chaves 457, Pelotas 96015-560, BrazilResin composites are the most versatile restorative materials used in dentistry and the first choice for restoring posterior teeth. This article reviews aspects that influence the clinical performance of composite restorations and addresses clinically relevant issues regarding different direct techniques for restoring posterior teeth that could be performed in varied clinical situations. The article discusses the results of long-term clinical trials with resin composites and the materials available in the market for posterior restorations. The importance of photoactivation is presented, including aspects concerning the improvement of the efficiency of light-curing procedures. With regard to the restorative techniques, the article addresses key elements and occlusion levels for restoring Class I and Class II cavities, in addition to restorative strategies using different shades/opacities of resin composites in incremental techniques, restorations using bulk-fill composites, and shade-matching composites.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/10/12/222restorative dentistryoperative dentistryadhesive dentistryincremental techniquebulk-fill compositesshade-matching composites |
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| title | Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques |
| title_full | Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques |
| title_fullStr | Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques |
| title_short | Resin Composites in Posterior Teeth: Clinical Performance and Direct Restorative Techniques |
| title_sort | resin composites in posterior teeth clinical performance and direct restorative techniques |
| topic | restorative dentistry operative dentistry adhesive dentistry incremental technique bulk-fill composites shade-matching composites |
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