Composite resin restorations of large class II cavities using split-increment horizontal placement technique

The split-increment horizontal placement of composite resin, combined with shade or chroma stratification, provides a simplified technique for restoring large Class II cavities. This placement technique makes it possible to relieve the polymerization shrinkage stresses generated at the adhesive interface, resulting in an improved marginal seal, especially at the gingival margin. The proposed technique can be a useful tool for clinicians to provide high-quality posterior composite restorations with long-term clinical success.