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Direct composite resin restorations in posterior teeth.
Guilherme Carpena Lopes1, Gustavo Mussi Stefan Oliveira
1Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|November 24, 2006
Summary
Direct adhesive composite resin restorations are widely used. Nanofiller technology offers advantages in restorative dentistry, detailed in a clinical case report on posterior teeth restoration.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Direct adhesive composite resin restorations are a prevalent dental restorative approach.
- Understanding the technique and indications is crucial for successful application.
Observation:
- Recent advancements include the integration of nanofillers into composite resins.
- Nanofillers represent a novel technology in dental restorative procedures.
Findings:
- This review examines the characteristics of nanofilled composite resins.
- Advantages of nanofilled composites over traditional materials are discussed.
- A clinical case report demonstrates the application technique for posterior teeth restoration.
Implications:
- Nanofilled composite resins offer improved properties for dental restorations.
- The presented technique provides a guide for effective posterior tooth restoration.
- This approach enhances the clinical application of modern restorative materials.
