ReviewJournal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]2026
Self-Adhesive Flowable Resin Composites-Are We Going Somewhere?
Review in Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.], 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
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- A Multimodal Assessment of a New Self-Adhering Flowable Composite: Dental Pulp Stem Cell Viability and Bond Strength.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- From Classical Enamel/Dentin Bonding to Self-Adhesive Composites: A Narrative Review of Current Clinical Aspects.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Self-Adhesive Flowable Resin Composites-Are We Going Somewhere?Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo map laboratory/clinical evidence on self-adhesive flowable resin composites (SAFRCs), tracing their chemical evolution, performance, and behavior, and to identify gaps that must be addressed to drive their optimization. OVERVIEW: A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and LILACS without language restrictions. To date, 11 commercial SAFRCs are available. These contain 5wt%-10 wt% hydrophilic monomers and ≤ 55 vol% fillers, as a flowable option, although susceptible to water sorption and color changes. Functional monomer trends shift from 4-META/GPDM to 10-MDP or phosphate-amide hybrids; meta-analytical and recent laboratory data confirm that μTBS to dentin is extremely low (rarely > 10 MPa). Inefficacy to bond/seal is the main reason for failure. Clinical evidence is scarce and short-term: RCTs suggest that small Class-I restorations survive comparably to controls at ≤ 24 months, but failures are frequent. Emerging strategies such as alternative conditioning, collagen depletion, or incorporation of bio-interactive fillers may improve outcomes.
conclusionsCurrent SAFRCs simplify placement and reduce technique sensitivity but are constrained by very low bond strengths, poor sealing, and high hygroscopicity. Until chemistry, paste acidity, and smear-layer interaction are co-optimized, their use should remain limited. Future research must couple novel chemical formulations and low-water-uptake matrices while validating performance in adequately powered RCTs.
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