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Posterior composite resins.

K F Leinfelder1

  • 1University of Alabama, School of Dentistry, Birmingham 35294.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
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Composite resin revolutionized dental restorations, offering superior aesthetics over older materials. While not replacing amalgam, it provides excellent color matching for modern dentistry.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Composite resin emerged 25 years ago, rapidly replacing silicate and acrylic resins.
  • It established a significant role in dentistry due to its aesthetic advantages.
  • Composite resin offers superior color-matching capabilities compared to traditional materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To contrast the properties of composite resin with amalgam.
  • To explore advancements in posterior aesthetic restorative materials.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of material properties.
  • Review of new developments in dental restorative materials.

Main Results:

  • Composite resin demonstrates significant advantages in aesthetics and color matching.

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  • Amalgam remains a viable alternative, though composite resin has gained prominence.
  • Emerging materials are enhancing posterior restorative options.

    • Conclusions:

    • Composite resin has become a key restorative material in dentistry.
    • Ongoing developments continue to improve aesthetic options for posterior restorations.