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Direct posterior composites: a practical guide
Louis Mackenzie1, Adrian C C Shortall, F J Trevor Burke
1Primary Dental Care Research Group, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, UK.
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The restoration of posterior teeth with directly placed resin-bonded composite requires meticulous operative technique in order to ensure success. Case and material selection; cavity preparation; matrix selection; isolation; bonding; management of polymerization shrinkage; placement; finishing and curing of posterior composites--all present a series of challenges that dentists must master in order to ensure high-quality, long-lasting restorations. This paper describes and discusses these aspects of the provision of composites for loadbearing situations in posterior teeth.
Clinical Relevance:
Successful restoration of posterior teeth with composite is an essential component of contemporary dental clinical practice.
