Advancements in Composite Resin Material Enable Streamlined Direct Restoration Process

For most general dentists, direct resin composite restorations are mainstay procedures performed on a daily basis in their practice. As patients become more cognizant of the conservative nature of composites, they are increasingly demanding these types of minimally invasive restorations, especially in the anterior segment when chipped incisal edges, interproximal decay, or space discrepancies are involved. Over the past several decades dental manufacturers have developed a broad spectrum of composite materials to meet these demands, all of which feature varying characteristics. A new composite resin utilizes a single shade capable of matching any tooth, thus dramatically impacting the manner in which clinicians may approach direct composite restorations regarding time, costs, and ease of use.