Posterior composites: update on cavities and filling techniques
Available online 23 November 2016
Abstract
Objectives
The
aim of this paper is to examine cavity design for posterior resin
composite restorations and to discuss various resin composite filling
techniques.
Data
Literature
with regard to cavity preparation for amalgam and resin composite
restorations has been reviewed. An overview of available bulkfill resin
composite systems is provided and a categorization of these systems
according to their clinical application and their intended use is
outlined.
Sources
A literature search was carried out by the authors in Medline.
Study selection
Pre-defined inclusion criteria based on keywords were included and reviewed.
Conclusions
Minimum
cavity preparations are advised for posterior resin composite
restorations, preserving the greatest amount of healthy tooth structure.
For resin composite restorations only the caries lesion needs to be
removed with all remaining tooth structure protected for the bonding
process. The anticipated outcome of this philosophy will result in the
longer survival of teeth. Newer bulkfill restorative resins allow the
operator to complete the restoration in a similar time to the placement
of a dental amalgam restoration.
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