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Overviews on the Progress of Flowable Dental Polymeric Composites: Their Composition, Polymerization Process,
1Laboratory of Polymers and Dyes Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54214 Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece.
Polymers
|October 14, 2022
Summary
This review covers flowable dental composites, detailing their synthesis, polymerization, and properties like radiopacity. It highlights how material composition and handling affect performance for dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Flowable dental composites are widely used restorative materials.
- Understanding their properties is crucial for clinical success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis, composition, and polymerization characteristics of flowable dental composites.
- To discuss factors influencing their clinical performance, including pre-treatment and handling.
- To evaluate radiopacity and translucency of these materials.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of research on flowable dental composites.
- Analysis of chemical composition and polymerization kinetics.
- Assessment of physical properties such as radiopacity and translucency.
Main Results:
- Commercial flowable composites vary in chemistry and proportion of components.
- Polymerization characteristics (shrinkage, cure depth) differ between photo- and self-curable types.
- All reviewed materials meet radiography standards; translucency is filler-dependent.
Conclusions:
- Flowable dental composites offer versatile application but require careful material selection and handling.
- Material properties like fluidity, polymerization, radiopacity, and translucency are key considerations for practitioners.
- Further research can optimize these materials for enhanced clinical outcomes.
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