title: Using a nanohybrid composite and diode laser to achieve minimally invasive esthetic anterior restorations.
abstract: Developments in material science have contributed greatly to the evolution of composites during the past several decades. Most recently, nanohybrids and nanofilled direct composites have demonstrated the advantages of previous composite generations, such as strength, low wear, and polishability, but without many of the limitations. Concurrently, soft-tissue diode lasers also are among evolving dental products that can enable clinicians to offer less invasive restorative and esthetic treatments to patients.
authors.forename: Wilson J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Kwong
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D053685:Laser Therapy; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D053761:Nanocomposites / Q000737:chemistry*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; C420130:Excite cement; D008689:Methacrylates; D019279:Resin Cements; C040415:heliobond