Dental composite
SUBSTANCE USED TO FILL CAVITIES IN TEETH
Composite resin; Composite resin restoration; Acid etch composite resin; Composite filling; Composite fillings; Plastic filling; Tooth colored filling; Dental composites; White filling; Resin composite; Resin-based composite
Dental composite resins (better referred to as "resin-based composites" or simply "filled resins") are dental cements made of synthetic resins. Synthetic resins evolved as restorative materials since they were insoluble, of good tooth-like appearance, insensitive to dehydration, easy to manipulate and inexpensive.