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Article: Volume 49 Number 7 Page 553 - July/August 2022

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Dental Materials/Restorative Dentistry:  The Versatility of Flowable Composites. Part 1: Theory and New Classification

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Abstract: The increase in consumer demand for restorative and aesthetic dental treatment has resulted in a gradual upsurge of dental professionals relying on flowable composites (FCs) to meet consumer needs. All main manufacturers in the worldwide dental market offer flowable products together with the packable type. Scientific and technological improvements of FCs properties and handling characteristics have not only seen FCs grow in popularity but resulted in the development of different generations and types of dental FCs suitable for wide range of clinical applications.

Clinical relevance: It is useful for the dental practitioner to be aware of the classifications, composition and overview of FCs.

Author notes: Matheel AL-Rawas, BDS, MResDent (Prosthodontics), FRACDS, Specialist and Clinical Lecturer, Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Yanti Johari, BDSc, GradDipClinDent, DClinDent (Prosthodontics), Specialist and Senior Lecturer, Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Nazrul M Yusoff, BASc, MSc (Chemistry), School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dasmawati Mohamad, BEng, MSc, PhD, Biomaterials Scientist and Associate Professor, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Adam Husein, BDS, GradDipClinDent, DClinDent (Prosthodontics), Specialist and Professor, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE. email: yjohari@usm.my; matheel@usm.my

Objective: To provide an overview of flowable composite classification, composition and the different types currently available.