Contemporary aesthetic restorative dental composite materials

摘要

Purpose: This is a review paper that gives an insight into the most popular group of aesthetic dental materials - dental composite materials. This article describes the historical background, the main features of this group of materials, the cathegorization of the materials in relation to clinical applications and the polymerization proces.Design/methodology/approach: This review is based on the contemporary scientific literature most relevant to the topic. The literature search has been made in Elsevier -Science Direct.Findings: Light-curing dental composites exhibit some resemblance to the construction of the hard tissues of the tooth. They also consist of two basic components. These are: an organic matrix and an inorganic filler. The third component, which is regularly added, is so-called "binding agent". According to the composition of the materials they make a good choice for aesthetic restoration in natural dentition.Practical implications: In the clinical observations there are many complications resulting from inadequate polymerization of composite materials. This may be the result of poor quality of curing lights of a very low intensity, too long distance between the tip of the lamp and the surface of the material or improper exposure time Originality/value: Dental composite materials are the only group of dental materials in which these features are combined together, ensuring naturally looking final effect of the restoration. Easy handling of the dental composite materials together with effective polymerization process with portable light units make these materials a good choice for clinical use.