title: Posterior resin-based composite: review of the literature.
abstract: The use of direct posterior resin-based composite has increased primarily due to patient esthetic desires and product improvements. Other factors (substantiated or not) contributing to increased use of resin-based composite are environmental and health concerns with dental amalgam. New visible light cured resin-based composite products are introduced yearly, as manufacturers continue to improve this tooth-colored restorative material. This paper will characterize current posterior resin-based composite materials (hybrid, microfill, flowable, and packable), review recent in vitro and clinical research, and recommend indications for these materials. In addition, the literature on compomers will be reviewed and recommendation made for their use. The data indicates that composite resin is a technique sensitive restorative material that can be used in large preparations if proper manipulation and isolation can be maintained. Compomers may also be used as an esthetic posterior restorative if proper isolation is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials, LSUHSC-School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, USA. jburge@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Burgess
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar
chemical_list: D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins