Longevity of Posterior Composite Restorations and Their Reasons for Failure: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The decision-making process determines how long repairs last. Recent evidence suggests that other variables have a predominant impact on the clinical efficacy of composite restorations, as the current restorative composites are not the issue anymore. Age, caries and occlusal stress risk, socioeconomic position, and occupational characteristics (gender, clinical experience) may be some of these. Using databases including PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect, a systematic review of the literature sp