Bulk-Fill Composites for Class II Restorations by Dental Learning Systems, LLC

Bulk-Fill Composites for Class II Restorations is organized by Dental Learning Systems, LLC and will be held from Nov 01, 2018 - Nov 30, 2021.

The target audience for this medical event is for Dentists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2.00 Credits.

Description:
The layering technique has been advocated for posterior composites to reduce polymerization shrinkage and allow adequate depth of cure. Recently, bulk-fill composites have been introduced that allow the practitioner to place composites in increments of 4 mm. Initial testing of these materials has determined that bulk-fill composites can obtain a depth of cure and shrinkage stress at 4 mm comparable with a conventional composite with a 2-mm increment. Bulk-fill composites were first introduced in a flowable consistency and have since been formulated with a high-viscosity universal consistency. Some flowable materials do not exhibit sufficient wear resistance and must be covered with a more highly filled composite. The technique for placing these materials is slightly different than for conventional composites, as the layers of composites are not condensed against the matrix, and therefore, a contoured matrix, ring, and sufficient wedging are recommended. Flowable bulk-fill materials are well suited for Class II boxes and build-ups around posts.

Learning Objectives:
• Explain the importance of shrinkage stress and depth of cure in the bulk-fill technique.
• Understand how bulk-fill composites reduce shrinkage stress and increase depth of cure.
• Describe the types, clinical applications, and limitations of bulk-fill composites.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.