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Gaetano Paolone1, Carlotta Diana2, Giuseppe Cantatore3
1Instructor in conservative dentistry, Vita-Salute; San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Private Practice, Rome, Italy.
Abstract:
In recent years, the continuous evolution of dental resin-based composites (RBCs) has led to various restorative improvements, allowing for reliable clinical results together with excellent esthetics.1 A composite material can be defined as a union of two or more insoluble phases. From this union, a material with superior characteristics compared to the single components is produced. The main elements of dental RBCs are the organic resin matrix and inorganic filler particles.
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