title: Using posterior composites appropriately.
abstract: The success rates of posterior composite restorations vary depending on whether they are used in clinical studies or by practitioners. This article offers a guide to determining when to use these materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials Science, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-3097.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ferracane
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000517:prevention & control; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D010316:Particle Size; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins