TY - JOUR
T1 - A Novel Technique for Bulk-Fill Resin-Based Restorations
T2 - Achieving Function and Esthetics in Posterior Teeth
AU - Durán Ojeda, Gerardo
AU - Henríquez Gutiérrez, Ismael
AU - Tisi, José Pablo
AU - Báez Rosales, Abelardo
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Gerardo Durán Ojeda et al.
PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Advances in the mechanical properties of composite resins have allowed for their use in posterior teeth. Conventional resins have several problems associated with polymerization shrinkage stress. The development of "bulk-fill" resins has allowed for their use in single increments up to depths of 4 mm, with very low polymerization shrinkage stress. Nevertheless, differences in anatomy and the desire for optimal esthetics present unique difficulties. This article describes a step-by-step technique using flowable bulk-fill resin as a substitute for dentin in a single increment, together with a high-reflective-index resin to restore enamel and decrease clinical time, obtaining anatomically and esthetically acceptable results without detriment to the mechanical properties required to restore the functionality of the posterior teeth.
AB - Advances in the mechanical properties of composite resins have allowed for their use in posterior teeth. Conventional resins have several problems associated with polymerization shrinkage stress. The development of "bulk-fill" resins has allowed for their use in single increments up to depths of 4 mm, with very low polymerization shrinkage stress. Nevertheless, differences in anatomy and the desire for optimal esthetics present unique difficulties. This article describes a step-by-step technique using flowable bulk-fill resin as a substitute for dentin in a single increment, together with a high-reflective-index resin to restore enamel and decrease clinical time, obtaining anatomically and esthetically acceptable results without detriment to the mechanical properties required to restore the functionality of the posterior teeth.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85042255281&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1155/2017/9408591
DO - 10.1155/2017/9408591
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85042255281
SN - 2090-6447
VL - 2017
JO - Case Reports in Dentistry
JF - Case Reports in Dentistry
M1 - 9408591
ER -