title: Advances in the history of composite resins.
abstract: The use of composite resins as direct restoration material in posterior teeth has demonstrated a great increase, due to esthetic requirements and the controversy regarding the mercury content in silver amalgams. In this article, we have reviewed the composition modifications which have occurred in materials based on resins since their introduction over a half a century ago which have enabled great improvements in their physical and mechanical properties. Likewise, we have highlighted current lines of research, centered on finding the ideal material for replacing silver amalgam as a direct filling material.
authors: Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of the Basque Country, Spain.
authors: Nieves
authors: N
authors: Minguez
authors: Joseba
authors: J
authors: Ellacuria
authors: José Ignacio
authors: JI
authors: Soler
authors: Rodrigo
authors: R
authors: Triana
authors: Guillermo
authors: G
authors: Ibaseta
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000266:history*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000266:history*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials