title: Selected mechanical and physical properties and clinical application of a new low-shrinkage composite restoration.
abstract: Polymerization shrinkage is a major concern for bonded direct posterior restorations. Recently, a new low-shrinkage composite resin restorative material was developed. However, few data are available regarding clinical manipulation of this composite. Silorane-based composites represent an alternative to conventional methacrylate-based composites for direct posterior restorations. This article critically discusses the latest peer-reviewed reports related to polymerization, bonding, polishing, and color stability of silorane composite, focusing on its clinical application. Initial evaluation of this new category of composite material shows acceptable mechanical and physical properties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Comprehensive Care, Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4905, USA. sillas.duarte@case.edu
authors.forename: Sillas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Duarte
authors.forename: Ana Carolina
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Botta
authors.forename: Jin-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Phark
authors.forename: Avishai
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sadan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D006801:Humans; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D055115:Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives; D008297:Male; D062047:Silorane Resins
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C543062:Filtek LS Low Shrink resin; D062047:Silorane Resins