The use of a direct composite material known for excellent polishability, polish retention, and wear resistance is described in this case of a fractured central incisor restoration. The method used enabled the clinician to conserve tooth structure and maintain full control of the outcome while creating an esthetically imperceptible, reliable, and durable restoration for a young male patient. Em...

AIM To make use of fiber-reinforced composite and the patient's own extracted teeth in fabricating a provisional restoration following immediate implant placement. BACKGROUND Fiber-reinforced composites offer various possibilities in temporization of osseointegrating implants in the esthetic zone. TECHNIQUE In this chairside technique, the patient's own extracted teeth with fiber-reinforced...

statement of problem: the restoration of the teeth should have enough ability to withstand masticator forces while preserving as much tooth structure as possible. purpose: the purpose of this study was to compare the effects of light-heat cured composite with light cured composite restorations on fracture resistance of the restored teeth. materials and methods: forty healthy maxillary premolar ...

Introduction: This study evaluated microleakage of flowable and conventional composite in primary molar class II restorations using self-etch and total-etch bonding agents. Methods: Class II standard cavities were prepared on proximal surface of 48 primary molars. These cavities were restored using GrandioFlow and Grandio composites and Futurabond DC and Solobo...

While traditional shade guides have been developed to facilitate shade selection for various restorative procedures, these tools are often fabricated according to the properties of porcelain materials rather than composite resin options. Contemporary composite resin restorations are often fabricated using incorrect guides that can compromise the final result. This article describes a predictabl...

UNLABELLED Direct placement resin composite is revolutionizing the restoration of posterior teeth. Compared to amalgam, its use not only improves aesthetics but, more importantly, promotes a minimally invasive approach to cavity preparation. Despite the benefits, the use of composite to restore load-bearing surfaces of molar and premolar teeth is not yet universally applied. This may be due to ...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the survival rate over a 3-year period of posterior resin composite restorations placed by dental students of Kuwait University. MATERIALS AND METHODS Posterior resin composite restorations placed by 5th-, 6th- and 7th-year dental students between 2004 and 2005 were evaluated. All patients with posterior composite restorations placed during this period of time were re...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of delayed light polymerization of a dual-cured composite base material on the marginal adaptation of class II composite restoration. MATERIALS AND METHODS 35 extracted human molar teeth were used to prepare class II mesio-occlusal or disto-occlusal slot preparations with gingival margins at the CEJ. The teeth were restored using an open-sandwich technique wi...

In the past three decades, some new materials have entered that provide more esthetic options in restoration of posterior region. The most common indirect restoration is the single unit posterior tooth. In today’s dental practice there are many materials and options available to restore a tooth that has been compromised from caries.