title: Use of a posterior composite resin to restore teeth and support enamel: report of case.
abstract: In selected cases in which appearance is important, a posterior composite resin may be used successfully to reinforce and restore a tooth with undermined, nonfunctional cusps. The restoration of teeth with compromised functional cusps is not recommended. Once the decision has been made to restore the tooth with a posterior composite resin, care must be taken to follow a technique to prevent problems after treatment that result from microleakage and contraction shrinkage.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003743:Dental Enamel; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements