“…Table 1 summarizes the main aspects that may influence the longevity of composite restorations in posterior teeth as reported in long-term clinical studies [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ]. Although failures are expected to occur in any type of dental restoration, resin composites can be considered the materials of choice for posterior teeth [ 2 , 10 , 11 ].…”