Composites are tooth coloured restorative materials that are usually recommended for class III, IV and class I cavities with less or no occlusal stress and esthetics are important. Specially designed composites are used in almost 50% of class II restorations, although less durable in comparison to dental amalgam. Composites can be classified as microfilled, nanofilled, flowable, packable, all purpose and laboratory. Composites are used for provisional restorations and core build-ups and in fibre-reinforced posts.
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Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials
Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials
There are four types of direct esthetic
restorative materials currently in use. They are:
- Composites
- Compomers
- Hybrid
Ionomers
- Glass Ionomers
Composites are dominating the materials used for direct esthetic restorations. Glass ionomers are primarily used for restorations of cervical eroded areas. Hybrid ionomers provide better esthetics than glass ionomers. Compomers provide improved handling and fluoride release when compared with composites.
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Academy of Dental Knowledge
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