title: Benefits of preheating resin composite before placement.
abstract: Resin composite can be relatively stiff, difficult to express from the compule/syringe, and challenging to place. Research has shown that heating the material prior to use not only decreases its viscosity but also improves its physical properties. This article discusses the effect of preheating composite and discusses a device designed to control the preheating process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Woolum
authors.forename: Thomas G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Royce
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hatch
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D013594:Syringes; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials