title: The Simultaneous Modeling Technique: closing gaps in posteriors.
abstract: Direct posterior restorations represent a widespread procedure in daily practice. Occlusal layering is often considered a complex task, generally not predictable and often requiring several occlusal adjustments. Moreover, direct posterior restorations are time consuming, as many small increments must be applied and cured individually to control shrinkage stress. Several authors have proposed different material layering techniques for posteriors. The authors of this article propose a simplified approach, which primarily aims to help the clinician perform quick, simple, predictable, and natural-looking occlusal modeling, reducing the need for occlusal adjustments.
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scolavino
authors.forename: Gaetano
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paolone
authors.forename: Giovanna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Orsini
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Devoto
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Putignano
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D055115:Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives; D058105:Polymerization; D013499:Surface Properties; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials