title: Replacement and initial placement of tooth colored restorations: a review and discussion.
abstract: Disagreement exists among dentists concerning reasons for initial placement and replacement of composite restorations, although specific criteria have been established by several reports. According to numerous studies, the longevity of composite restorations appears to be lower than for amalgam restorations; however, with advances in dental materials, composite resin longevity should increase. Inadequate operator technique and poor patient compliance are contributing factors for restoration failure. Research regarding enamel and dentin bonding systems will produce better quality and more durable results for composite restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Dentistry, University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Memphis, USA.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Owens
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000209:etiology; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D019233:Retreatment; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins