title: The spectrum of composites: new techniques and materials.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  During the past 25 years, advances in adhesive technology and composite-based resins have provided dentists and patients with new treatment options. This technology provides patients with more tooth-conserving and highly esthetic restorations.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This article reviews advances in composite-based resin materials. It discusses composition and classification of current resin-based composite. It also reviews techniques for successful placement of these materials and provides a discussion of current concepts of polymerization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Québec, Canada.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fortin
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Vargas
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003188:Composite Resins; D011108:Polymers