Abstract
Composite resins are widely used as an esthetic dental restorative. A typical formulation is a dimethacrylate resin, an inorganic filler, a coupling agent and a visible light initiator system. A variety of other dental materials can be derived through the modification of the resin composition and filler level. Examples of this include orthodontic adhesives, sealants and dentin adhesives. This chapter will review the basic chemistry and composition of composite resins. This will be followed by a discussion of factors that control the mechanical and physical properties. Several properties, including viscosity, polymerization shrinkage, water sorption and wear will be discussed.
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