AIM The aim of this study is to present a clinical case in which an occlusal matrix device was used in a patient who needed to restore a posterior tooth. MATERIAL AND METHODS A direct duplicate occlusal appliance was used (biteperf) in a patient who needed an occlusal restoration in two posterior teeth. RESULTS Using the matrix helps having fast and accurate reproduction of the original ana...

In recent years, the increasing demand for aesthetically appealing, naturally-coloured dental restoration options has given rise to a growth in the use of composites in the posterior dental area [1-5]. The declining acceptance of dental amalgam and the mercury problem also makes an alternative to amalgam necessary [6,7]. In a statement from the German Scientific Association for Operative Dentis...

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The compressive creep and the recovery of commercially available composites, 2 kinds for posterior and 2 kinds for anterior use, in water were examined. In posterior composites, creep strain after 500h at a stress level of 8.3 kgf/mm2 was significantly small (within 1%). The results of the compressive creep test showed that posterior composites would be resistant to occlusal stress. Creep strai...

purpose : to report a case of posterior keratoconus with atypical ocular findings case report : an 8-year-old boy was referred to our clinic with the chief complaint of blurred vision in his right eye. the patient had no history prior ocular surgery of trauma. her family history was also unremarkable. comprehensive ocular examination was performed. results : the patient's best spectacle co...

Direct composites in posterior teeth are a part of the standard therapy spectrum in modern dentistry. The excellent performance of this form of restoration in the masticatory load-bearing posterior region has now been demonstrated in numerous clinical studies. The procedure is usually carried out in an elaborate layering technique. Aside from the possibilities that highly aesthetic composites o...

The development of composite bonded cast posterior bridges is followed through its evolution from the perforated to the electrolytically etched casting for resin retention. The current state of the art in design and preparation for these retainers is reviewed stressing the path of insertion, proximal extensions, occlusal rests and gingival extent. Retainer fabrication and the alloy specific nat...

The purpose of this study was to examine three- and two-body wear values of flowable resin composites for posterior restorations, using a mechanical loading device. The cavities prepared on flattened extracted molars were restored with flowable resin composites (Clearfil Majesty LV: MLV, Estelite Flow Quick: EFQ, Beautifil Flow Plus F00: BFP, and MI Fill: MIF) using accompanying adhesive system...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare a one-year clinical performance of two composites (Ariston PHC with Tetric) in class II cavity preparations. Materials & Methods: Ninety-six class I and II modified cavity preparations in identical patients were prepared. Metallic matrix was used for restoration of class II preparations. Ariston PHC and Tetric were used for restorations. The cl...