OBJECTIVE Despite the incremental build-up of resin composite restorations, their polymerization shrinkage during curing presents a serious problem. Indirect composite resin systems represent an alternative in overcoming some of the deficiencies of direct composite restorations. The hypothesis of the present study states that the clinical performance of restorations may be affected by different...

AIM This study evaluated in vitro microleakage of inlays made by direct or indirect techique with or without fiber reinforced composite (FRC) substructure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Standardized mesio-occlusal cavities were prepared and restored using direct-technique with composite resin only or FRC-composite resin, and indirect technique with laboratory composite only or FRC-laboratory composit...

Intoduction: A high level of aestheticscanonlybeachieved by refiningold techniques and introducing new ones. One the mostrecent is stamptechnique.Thisis a relatively methodthat manages to restore occlusal anatomyalmostperfectly. Althoughitispractical, it has been adopted only smallpercentage practitioners. Methods:This technique wasused on two patients with caries differentseverity, whichallowe...

Objective. The aim of this study was to compare to fracture resistance test of inlay restorations prepared using direct inlay technique (Gradia® Direct Composite) and Indirect Restoration System® (Gradia Indirect Composite) and CAD/CAD system (Vita Enamic® Block). Study Design. 48 noncarious extracted maxillary second primary molars were randomly divided into 4 groups with 12 in each group. All...

Because of the socioeconomic status of the patients, direct resin composite laminate veneers were used to improve the esthetics of their maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth. Laminate veneers are restorations which are envisioned to correct existing abnormalities, esthetic deficiencies and discolorations This case report reflects the use of a innovative composite sculpting instrument ( OPTRA...