Retrospective evaluation of posterior direct composite restorations: 10-Year findings

Polymer-Based Direct Filling Materials

“…However, in terms of polishability and long-term gloss retention, micro- and nano-hybrids have demonstrated far superior performance both in in vitro [20, 31] and in clinical studies [32] compared to their predecessors. In general, their clinical performance is excellent with some examples of up to 10-year follow-up studies showing failure rates of less than 3% [1, 33, 34]. It is noteworthy that the differences between micro- and nano-hybrid materials are in fact very subtle.…”

Effect of High Irradiance on Depth of Cure of a Conventional and a Bulk Fill Resin-based Composite

“…1,2 This trend will only accelerate with the signing of the Minamata Convention that contains provisions to phase-down the use of dental amalgam. 2,3 Although some photopolymerizable resin-based composites (RBCs) have been reported to have excellent longterm results in clinical trials, 1,4,5 the results achieved in dental offices worldwide have been less promising. [6][7][8] If the RBC is undercured, the result will be suboptimal properties for the restorative material that could increase the probability of fracture of the restoration, encourage more secondary caries, increase the wear rate, and result in premature failure.…”

Thirteen-year follow up of a conservative approach for closing diastema in anterior teeth with composite resin

“…Also, posterior restorations has been evaluated. Composite mycrohybrid composite resins showed a survival rate of 97,8% in classe II restorations, showing a acceptable clinical durability (LEMPEL et al, 2015). Al-Khayatt et al, 2013, showed and approximate survival of 85% in direct composite resin restorations bonded to the worn anterior dentition at the 7-year follow-up.…”