ReviewJournal of functional biomaterials2024
A Historical Perspective on Dental Composite Restorative Materials.
Review in Journal of functional biomaterials, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 52 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
52 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of high-power laser use in the removal of esthetic restorations: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of Dentin Biomodification on the Survival of Resin Composite Restorations: An Umbrella Review.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- The Effect of Time Pressure on the Quality of Fillings and Arousal Levels of Dentists.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Trial
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- State-of-the-Art Dental Adhesives and Restorative Composites.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Chemical Strategies for Reducing Polymerization Shrinkage Stress in Experimental Dental Resin-Based Materials: A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Determination of the Properties of an Experimental Dental Composite with Addition of Hydroxyapatite with Varied Micro and Nano Particle Size: An Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Ion Release, and Surface Characteristics.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Influence of ZnO Nanoparticles on the Color and Surface Roughness of Composite and Glass-Ionomer Materials.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Effect of water storage on the color stability and surface roughness of resin composites with S-PRG fillers subjected to additional polymerization for semidirect use.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Effect of Simulated Oral Aging on Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Bulk-Fill Composite Resins.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Bioactive Fillers in Bulk-Fill Composite Resins: A Comprehensive Review of the Effects on Polymerization Shrinkage Behavior and Mechanical Performance.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Advanced Biomaterials for Restorative Dentistry: From Biocompatibility to Bioactive and Smart Materials.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Shear Bond Strength of Gum-Imitating Composites with Traditional Composites-Preliminary Studies.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Surface texture and wear characteristics of micro-hybrid and nano-hybrid resin composites under simulated frictional conditions.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Advanced biomechanics and stability of the resin-dentin complex via modular A- and B-type proanthocyanidins.Biomaterials · 2026Article
- Effect of Mouthwashes on the Mechanical Properties and Color Stability of Composite Material.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of the Design and Exposure Mode of Different Multiple-Peak Light-Curing Units on Light Emission, Temperature Rise, and Intraoral Access.The journal of adhesive dentistry · 2026Article
- Impact of M-POSS on Selected Properties of Experimental Methacrylate Matrices and Composites.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Influence of Polishing Protocols on Surface Roughness and Color Properties of a Zirconia-Based Nano-Hybrid Resin Composite.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Synergistic Effects of Simulated Energy Drink Exposure and Fatigue Loading on Bioactive and Conventional Resin Composites.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
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Abstract
This review article will discuss the origin of resin-based dental composite materials and their adoption as potentially useful adjuncts to the primary material used by most dentists for direct restorations. The evolution of the materials, largely driven by the industry's response to the needs of dentists, has produced materials that are esthetic, strong, and versatile enough to be used in most areas of the oral cavity to replace or restore missing tooth structures. Significant advancements, such as the transition from chemical to light-curing materials, refinements in reinforcing particles to produce optimum polishing and wear resistance, formulating pastes with altered viscosities to create highly flowable and highly stiff materials, and creating materials with enhanced depth of cure to facilitate placement, will be highlighted. Future advancements will likely reflect the movement away from simply being a biocompatible material to one that is designed to produce some type of beneficial effect upon interaction within the oral environment. These new materials have been called "bioactive" by virtue of their potential effects on bacterial biofilms and their ability to promote mineralization of adjacent tooth structures.
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