TY - JOUR
T1 - Resin-based composite as a direct esthetic restorative material.
AU - Malhotra, Neeraj
AU - Mala, Kundabala
AU - Acharya, Shashirashmi
PY - 2011/6/1
Y1 - 2011/6/1
N2 - The search for an ideal esthetic material for tooth restoration has resulted in significant improvements in both materials and the techniques for using them. Various resin-based composite (RBC) materials have recently been introduced into the market that offer improved esthetic and physical properties. This article reviews RBCs, including their compositions, advantages, and disadvantages, that are contemporary to today's clinical practice as well as those that are under research consideration and/ or in clinical trial phase.
AB - The search for an ideal esthetic material for tooth restoration has resulted in significant improvements in both materials and the techniques for using them. Various resin-based composite (RBC) materials have recently been introduced into the market that offer improved esthetic and physical properties. This article reviews RBCs, including their compositions, advantages, and disadvantages, that are contemporary to today's clinical practice as well as those that are under research consideration and/ or in clinical trial phase.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 21755892
AN - SCOPUS:80053317627
SN - 1548-8578
VL - 32
JO - The Compendium of continuing education in dentistry
JF - The Compendium of continuing education in dentistry
IS - 5
ER -