Fibre-Reinforced Composites in Restorative Dentistry

From Volume 30, Issue 6, July 2003 | Pages 300-306

Authors

Chris Butterworth

BDS(Hons), MPhil, FDS(Rest. Dent.) RCS(Eng.)

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by Chris Butterworth

Ayman E. Ellakwa

BDS(Hons), MSc, PhD

Lecturer, School of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt

Articles by Ayman E. Ellakwa

Adrian Shortall

University of Birmingham School of Dentistry

Articles by Adrian Shortall

Abstract

Restorative dentistry is constantly evolving as a result of innovative treatment solutions based on new materials, treatment techniques and technologies, with composite materials being a prime example. The advent of fibre reinforcement has further increased the potential uses of composites within restorative dentistry. This paper discusses fibre types, structure and the physical properties of fibre-reinforced composites, in addition to outlining some of the potential clinical applications of this exciting group of materials, thus updating the reader on the new treatment possibilities offered by these developments.

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