Author/Authors :
Duran Ojeda, Gerardo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile , Henrıquez Gutierrez, Ismael Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile , Tisi, JosePablo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile , Baez Rosales, Abelardo Restorative Dentistry Department - University Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
Abstract :
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. (e development of “bulk-1ll” resins has allowed for their use in
single increments up to depths of 4 mm, with very low polymerization shrinkage stress. Nevertheless, di5erences in anatomy and
the desire for optimal esthetics present unique di7culties. (is article describes a step-by-step technique using 8owable bulk-1ll
resin as a substitute for dentin in a single increment, together with a high-re8ective-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.
