title: Bulk-fill materials: simplify restorations, reduce chairtime.
abstract: Newer bulk-fill composite materials are being developed for preparation depths of up to 5 mm in an effort to simplify and improve placement of direct composite posterior restorations. Depth of cure for any dental composite is a critical issue, and especially so for bulk-fill composites. This article discusses factors involved in determining adequate depth of cure. Additionally, a case report depicting occlusal decay describes how a highly filled bulk-fill material was used to achieve an esthetic and functional restoration while eliminating incremental composite layering, thereby saving considerable time.
authors.affiliation: Adjunct Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa; Private Practice, Des Moines, Iowa.
authors.forename: Robert C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Margeas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055115:Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins