Direct posterior composite resin restorations are a routine procedure and represent
a large part of the restorative work in daily practice
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; surprisingly, their complexity may be underestimated by many clinicians. This highly
skill-dependent treatment requires well-defined layering protocols and practice by
the dentist to make it more predictable and time-efficient,
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,
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,
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,
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but many dentists do not invest in perfecting the procedure.
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Published online: August 06, 2021
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