Bulk-Fill Composites

Abstract

The indications to use composites as a minimally invasive restorative in the posterior region have increased considerably in the latest years. While not so long ago, composites were considered unsuitable to restore extensive lesions in the posterior, load-bearing area, new clinical evidence shows favorable outcomes for cusp-replacing restorations in posterior composites. These findings are especially important in light of the phasedown of the use of amalgam, which calls for new treatment alternatives in these clinical situations. With the increasing use of composites in extreme indications, convenience and simplicity of these materials have become increasingly important.