A simplified restorative technique of fractured maxillary anterior teeth

Fractures of the anterior teeth consists of a clinical condition that generates not only aesthetic and psychological problems, but may also cause dental pain. Thus, the affected teeth should be treated as urgencies in dental offices and their resolution whenever possible should be in a single session. Direct resin composite restorations should wherever possible be preferred due to the speed and possibility of obtaining good results. Objective: The objective of this case report is to describe the clinical sequence for restoration of a maxillary central incisor that presented a crown fracture using an immediate insert technique for resin composite (a "free hand" technique) with a modification to obtain dentin layer. Case report: A patient sought treatment after she fractured tooth #21. The restoration was performed with resin composite using the immediate technique. To facilitate the layering technique, the immediate insertion technique was changed for making the dentin lobes with the aid of a Teflon tape and the support with the index finger. Conclusion: The restoration of fractured anterior teeth can be performed quickly with the use of resin composites of different opacities and the use of the technique of immediate insertion proposed in this case report

Assessment of a conservative approach for restoration of extensively destroyed posterior teeth

Extensive restorations in posterior teeth always bring doubts to the clinicians regarding the best protocol, mainly when structures of reinforcement were lost. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of beveling on the fracture resistance and pattern of class II (MOD) restored teeth. Methodology: Ninety human premolars were randomly assigned into 9 groups: CTR (control/sound); NC (cavity preparation, non-restored); RU (restored, unbeveled); RTB (restored, entire angle beveling); RPB (restored, partial/occlusal beveling); EC (endodontic access/EA, non-restored); EU (EA, unbeveled); ETB (EA, entire angle beveling); EPB (EA, partial/occlusal beveling). Teeth were restored with Esthet X resin composite and stored in distilled water for 24 h before the inclusion in PVC cylinders. The axial loading tests were performed with 500 kgF at 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed until fracture of the specimens. Fracture resistance and pattern were accessed and data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD test (α=0.05). Results: Mean (±SD) failure loads ranged from 136.56 (11.62) to 174.04 (43.5) kgF in the groups tested without endodontic access. For endodontically accessed teeth, fracture resistance ranged from 95.54 (13.05) to 126.51 (19.88) kgF. Beveling of the cavosurface angle promoted the highest fracture resistance values (p<0.05) and prevented catastrophic fractures. Conclusions: Cavosurface angle beveling is capable of improving fracture resistance and pattern for both endodonticaly accessed and non-accessed teeth

Linear setting expansion of different gypsum products

Introduction: Stone casts are used in dentistry to allow the confection of indirect restorations. Thus, gypsum dimensional stability is fundamental in order to achieve a precise fit between dental structure and restorative material. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the hygroscopic linear expansion of commercially available gypsum products. Material and methods: Fifteen dental stones were analyzed (4 type II, 5 type III, 4 type IV and 2 type V), with n = 5. One hundred grams of each gypsum product were mixed following the respective manufacturers’ recommendations for powder/water ratio and poured into a V-shape mold, connected to an expansion-measuring device. The hygroscopic expansion was evaluated during 120 min and the collected data was converted into percentage and compared to initial dimensions of the specimen. Results: All type II and V dental stones showed expansion values compatible to the ADA and ISO recommendations. Considering type III stones, only Rutenium 3 was compatible with the recommendations. For type IV, only Durone IV showed expansion values higher than that recommended by ADA, but lower than that of ISO recommendations. Conclusion: The hygroscopic linear expansion of gypsum products should be periodically controlled in order to ensure their precision and reliability to dental practice

Indications and restorative techniques for glass ionomer cement

Introduction: Due to its chemical, mechanical and biological properties, the glass ionomer cements (GIC) consist in one of the most versatile direct restorative materials, with many potential clinical indications, especially in the context of minimally invasive dentistry. Nevertheless, they have some limitations and require the knowledge of their characteristics and procedures of application in order to achieve their maximum potential. Objective: To demonstrate through literature review the main characteristics, indications, limitations and future perspectives for the use of GIC. Literature review: The database, such as Pubmed and Lilacs were used. Additionally, books were also evaluated and included. Conclusion: The GIC is in constant evolution and is one of the materials that are best suited in the context of preventive and conservative dentistry. It has satisfactory properties and versatility. On the other hand, presents inferior properties when compared to other direct restorative materials, requiring caution during its handling

Shrinkage stress and elastic modulus assessment of bulk-fill composites

Bulk-fill composites were introduced in dentistry to accelerate clinical procedures while providing adequate outcomes. Concerns regarding the use of bigger composite increments rely on the polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress, which may generate gaps on the adhesive interface and result in a reduced success rate. Objective: To evaluate the polymerization shrinkage stress of different bulk-fill resin composites and their elastic modulus. Materials and Methods: Fourteen specimens were made for each of the nine different resin composites (seven with 12 mm3 and seven with 24 mm3): Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF), Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F); Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Xtra Fusion (ADM) and Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT). Linear shrinkage stress was evaluated for 300 s with the aid of a linear shrinkage device adapted to a Universal Testing Machine. For each composite group, seven additional specimens (2x2x25 mm) were made and Young’s modulus was evaluated with a 3-point bending device adapted in a Universal Testing Machine with 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed and 50 KgF loading cell. Results: For 12 mm3 specimens, three-way ANOVA showed that only SDR and TBF generated lower stress after 20 s. Considering 300 s, TBF, SDR, and XF generated the lowest stress, followed by ADM, FBP, XB, and FBF, which were similar to Z3XT. Z3F generated the highest stress values for all time points. Considering 24 mm3 specimens after 20 s, all bulk fill composites generated lower stress than Z3XT, except XB. After 300 s, SDR, FBP, and ADM generated the lowest stress, followed by TBF and XF. For elastic modulus, one-way ANOVA showed that FBF, SDR, Z3F, and ADM presented the lowest values, followed by XB and TBF. FBP, Z3XT, and XF presented the highest elastic modulus among the evaluated composites. Conclusions: Bulk-fill resin composites presented equal to lower shrinkage stress generation when compared to conventional composites, especially when bigger increments were evaluated. Bulk-fill composites showed a wide range of elastic modulus values, but usually similar to “regular” composites

Shrinkage stress and elastic modulus assessment of bulk-fill composites

Bulk-fill composites were introduced in dentistry to accelerate clinical procedures while providing adequate outcomes. Concerns regarding the use of bigger composite increments rely on the polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress, which may generate gaps on the adhesive interface and result in a reduced success rate. Objective: To evaluate the polymerization shrinkage stress of different bulk-fill resin composites and their elastic modulus. Materials and Methods: Fourteen specimens were made for each of the nine different resin composites (seven with 12 mm3 and seven with 24 mm3): Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF), Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F); Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Xtra Fusion (ADM) and Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT). Linear shrinkage stress was evaluated for 300 s with the aid of a linear shrinkage device adapted to a Universal Testing Machine. For each composite group, seven additional specimens (2x2x25 mm) were made and Young’s modulus was evaluated with a 3-point bending device adapted in a Universal Testing Machine with 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed and 50 KgF loading cell. Results: For 12 mm3 specimens, three-way ANOVA showed that only SDR and TBF generated lower stress after 20 s. Considering 300 s, TBF, SDR, and XF generated the lowest stress, followed by ADM, FBP, XB, and FBF, which were similar to Z3XT. Z3F generated the highest stress values for all time points. Considering 24 mm3 specimens after 20 s, all bulk fill composites generated lower stress than Z3XT, except XB. After 300 s, SDR, FBP, and ADM generated the lowest stress, followed by TBF and XF. For elastic modulus, one-way ANOVA showed that FBF, SDR, Z3F, and ADM presented the lowest values, followed by XB and TBF. FBP, Z3XT, and XF presented the highest elastic modulus among the evaluated composites. Conclusions: Bulk-fill resin composites presented equal to lower shrinkage stress generation when compared to conventional composites, especially when bigger increments were evaluated. Bulk-fill composites showed a wide range of elastic modulus values, but usually similar to “regular” composites

In vitro evaluation of dentin hydraulic conductance after irradiation with different LASER parameters, associated or not with a fluoride varnish

Os tratamentos que visam a remissão dos sintomas provocados pela hipersensibilidade dentinária são baseados na obliteração física dos túbulos dentinários com o objetivo de reduzir a condutibilidade hidráulica da dentina. Nesse contexto, diversos tratamentos têm sido avaliados, entre eles, a irradiação da superfície dentinária com laser. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a condutibilidade hidráulica da dentina radicular bovina, após irradiação com um laser de diodo (980nm), associado ou não com um verniz fluoretado. Sessenta espécimes de dentina radicular bovina com dimensões 5,5 X 5,5 X 1mm foram divididos em 6 grupos (n=10): Grupos 1, 3 e 5 (laser de diodo com 0,5; 0,7 e 1W respectivamente); Grupos 2, 4 e 6 (associação entre verniz fluoretado e laser de diodo com 0,5; 0,7 e 1W). A condutibilidade hidráulica da dentina, avaliada em FLODEC, foi analisada em 4 momentos: após criação da smear layer (permeabilidade mínima), após condicionamento com gel de ácido fosfórico a 37% (permeabilidade máxima), após os tratamentos propostos e após o desafio ácido com ácido cítrico a 6%. Os dados obtidos foram avaliados pela ANOVA a 2 critérios e teste de Tukey para comparação entre os diferentes grupos e ANOVA 1 critério de medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey para comparação entre as diferentes leituras dentro de cada grupo, sempre com p<0,05%. As análises demonstraram um melhor resultado conforme o aumento da potência de irradiação, principalmente se esta for associada à aplicação do verniz fluoretado, garantindo uma melhor estabilidade dos tratamentos, mesmo após o desafio ácido. Após essa última etapa, os espécimes foram avaliados quanto à composição mineral em EDX, apresentando como principais alterações nos grupos irradiados com laser, um aumento na proporção de ions Cálcio e Fósforo, associada à redução dos íons Carbono e Oxigênio. Dessa forma, a irradiação da dentina exposta com laser de diodo promoveu redução significante na condutibilidade hidráulica, principalmente com densidades de energia mais elevadas e quando associado ao verniz fluoretado.The dentin hypersensitivity treatments are based on the physical obliteration of dentinal tubules in order to reduce the dentin hydraulic conductance. Hence, many treatments have been evaluated, such as the dentin surface laser irradiation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bovine root dentin hydraulic conductance after 980nm diode laser irradiation, associated or not with a fluoride varnish. Sixty bovine root dentin specimens were divided into six groups (n=10): Groups 1, 3 and 5 (0.5, 0.7 and 1W diode laser respectively); Groups 2, 4 and 6 (association between fluoride varnish application and 0.5, 0.7 and 1W diode laser irradiation). The dentin hydraulic conductance was evaluated at 4 moments, with FLODEC: after smear layer (minimum permeability), after 37% phosphoric acid gel etching (maximum permeability), after the treatments and after 6% citric acid challenge. The analysis demonstrated a better result with increased irradiation power, especially if the diode laser irradiation was associated with the application of a fluoride varnish, ensuring a greater treatment stability, even after acid challenge. After the citric acid challenge, the specimens were evaluated for mineral composition in EDX. The irradiated groups showed, as major changes after laser irradiation, an increase in the proportion of calcium and phosphorus ions, associated with the reduction of carbon and oxygen ions. In conclusion, the laser irradiation of the exposed dentin promoted a significant reduction in hydraulic conductance, mainly with higher energy densities and when combined with a fluoride varnish

Avaliação das propriedades físico-mecânicas de resinas compostas do tipo Bulk Fill

The achievement of predictable and long lasting adhesive restorations in posterior teeth have always been a major objective of studies in the context of materials and techniques development. The use of bulk fill composites could provide better outcomes, but it is important to assess their physico-mechanical properties, responsible for their clinical behavior. The purpose of the present study was to assess the mechanical and physical properties of bulk fill composites. The composites were divided into 2 groups according to their viscosity. For low viscosity composites, the present study assessed: Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF), and Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F- control); and for high viscosity composites: Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Fusion x-tra (ADM) and Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT- control). Composites were assessed through shrinkage stress test (using 12 and 24mm3 of composite in a custom device adapted in an Universal Testing Machine); volumetric shrinkage (using 64mm3 of composite placed on a Teflon mold and scanned in a micro computed tomography/CT); Youngs modulus (through a 3-point bending test device adapted in an Universal Testing Machine); microhardness and depth of cure tests (using longitudinal Knoop microhardness). All data was evaluated regarding their homogeneity using Shapiro-Wilk test. For polymerization stress, 3-way Variance Analysis (ANOVA) was used. Considering Volumetric Shrinkage, Youngs Modulus, Microhardness and Depth of Cure, one-way ANOVA was used. All ANOVA tests were followed by Tukeys test and 5% was adopted as significance level. Shrinkage stress test with 12mm3 showed SDR, TBF and XF generating the lowest stress after 300s, followed by other high viscosity composites (ADM, FBF, XB and FBP/Z3XT). The regular low viscosity composite (Z3F) generated the highest stress for all assessed times. Considering the same test, with 24mm3, after 300s, SDR, FBP and ADM generated similar stress, followed by TBF and XF. Low viscosity bulk fill composites generated lower stress than Z3F. Considering Youngs modulus, low viscosity composites (SDR, FBF, XB and Z3F) showed the lowest values, followed by ADM and TBF. The other high viscosity composites (Z3XT, FBP and XF) showed the highest values. For microhardness test, all low viscosity composites showed lower values (FBF being the lowest). For high viscosity composites, Z3XT showed the highest values, followed by XF, FBP/TBF and ADM. Assessing depth of cure, regular composites showed lower values when compared with bulk fill composites. All bulk fill composites showed adequate depth of cure over 4.5mm (microhardness 80% of initial reading). SDR and XB showed the highest depth of cure. All high viscosity bulk fill composites generated lower volumetric shrinkage than regular composites. All low viscosity bulk fill composites showed similar volumetric shrinkage when compared to the regular composites (Z3F and Z3XT). Bulk fill composites show characteristics that allow their use in larger increments (i.e. volumetric shrinkage and polymerization stress similar or lower when compared with regular composites). Nonetheless, the mechanical properties of bulk fill composites were widely variable, being important to individually assess each material previously to its clinical application.A obtenção de restaurações adesivas previsíveis e duradouras em dentes posteriores sempre foi objetivo de estudos na área de desenvolvimento de materiais e técnicas. O uso de resinas compostas do tipo bulk fill pode possibilitar melhores resultados, porém é importante o estudo de suas propriedades físico-mecânicas, responsáveis por seus comportamentos clínicos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de avaliar as propriedades físicas e mecânicas das resinas bulk fill. As resinas foram divididas em 2 grupos de acordo com sua viscosidade. Para resinas de baixa viscosidade, o presente estudo avaliou: Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF) e Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F-controle); e, para alta viscosidade: Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Fusion x-tra (ADM) e Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT-controle). As resinas foram avaliadas em relação à tensão de polimerização (utilizando 12 e 24mm3 de resina adaptadas em um dispositivo adaptado a uma máquina de testes universal); contração volumétrica (utilizando 64mm3 de resina composta inserida em um molde de Teflon e escaneada em um micro-tomógrafo/CT), modulo de Young (através de um dispositivo de flexão em 3 pontos adaptado a uma máquina de testes universal), microdureza e profundidade de polimerização (utilizando microdureza Knoop). Todos os resultados foram avaliados em relação à homogeneidade utilizando o teste de Shapiro-Wilk. Para avaliação da tensão de polimerização, foi empregada a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) a 3 critérios. Para as analyses de contração volumétrica, Módulo de Young, microdureza e profundidade de polimerizaçao, ANOVA a um critério foi empregada. Todas as Análises de Variância foram seguidas pelo teste de Tukey e 5% foi adotado como nível de significância. A tensão de polimerização com 12mm3 demonstrou que SDR, TBF e XF geraram valores significantemente mais baixos após 300s, seguidas por outras resinas de alta viscosidade (ADM, FBF, XB e FBP/Z3XT). A resina convencional de baixa viscosidade (Z3F) gerou valores de tensão significantemente mais elevados para todos os tempos avaliados. Considerando o mesmo teste, com 24mm3, após 300s, SDR, FBP e ADM geraram valores estatisticamente inferiores, seguidas por TBF e XF. As resinas bulk fill de baixa visocidade geraram menor tensão de polimerização que a Z3F. Considerando o modulo de Young, resinas de baixa viscosidade (SDR, FBF, XB e Z3F) apresentaram valores significantemente inferiores, seguidas por ADM e TBF. As outras resinas de alta viscosidade (Z3XT, FBP e XF) apresentaram valores significantemente mais elevados. Para o teste de microdureza, todas as resinas de baixa viscosidade apresentaram valores inferiores (FBF apresentou o menor). Para as resinas de alta viscosidade, Z3XT apresentou os valores mais elevados, seguida por XF, FBP/TBF e ADM. Para profundidade de polimerização, resinas compostas convencionais apresentaram valores signifixantemente mais baixos quando comparadas com resinas bulk fill. Todas as resinas bulk fill apresentaram profundidade de polimerização adequada até pelo menos 4,5mm (microdureza 80% da leitura inicial/superfície). SDR e XB apresentaram os valores mais altos de profundidade de polimerização. Todas as resinas bulk fill de alta viscosidade geraram menor contração volumétrica que resinas compostas convencionais. Todas as resinas bulk fill de baixa viscosidade apresentaram contração volumétrica similar às resinas convencionais (Z3F e Z3XT). Resinas compostas bulk fill apresentaram características que possibilitam sua indicação para serem empregadas em grandes incrementos (contração volumétrica e tensão de polimerização similar ou inferiores às resinas convencionais, além de maior profundidade de polimerização). No entanto, as propriedades mecânicas variaram grandemente entre as resinas estudadas sendo importante uma avaliação individual de cada material previamente ao seu uso clínico

Avaliação das propriedades físico-mecânicas de resinas compostas do tipo Bulk Fill

The achievement of predictable and long lasting adhesive restorations in posterior teeth have always been a major objective of studies in the context of materials and techniques development. The use of bulk fill composites could provide better outcomes, but it is important to assess their physico-mechanical properties, responsible for their clinical behavior. The purpose of the present study was to assess the mechanical and physical properties of bulk fill composites. The composites were divided into 2 groups according to their viscosity. For low viscosity composites, the present study assessed: Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF), and Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F- control); and for high viscosity composites: Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Fusion x-tra (ADM) and Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT- control). Composites were assessed through shrinkage stress test (using 12 and 24mm3 of composite in a custom device adapted in an Universal Testing Machine); volumetric shrinkage (using 64mm3 of composite placed on a Teflon mold and scanned in a micro computed tomography/CT); Youngs modulus (through a 3-point bending test device adapted in an Universal Testing Machine); microhardness and depth of cure tests (using longitudinal Knoop microhardness). All data was evaluated regarding their homogeneity using Shapiro-Wilk test. For polymerization stress, 3-way Variance Analysis (ANOVA) was used. Considering Volumetric Shrinkage, Youngs Modulus, Microhardness and Depth of Cure, one-way ANOVA was used. All ANOVA tests were followed by Tukeys test and 5% was adopted as significance level. Shrinkage stress test with 12mm3 showed SDR, TBF and XF generating the lowest stress after 300s, followed by other high viscosity composites (ADM, FBF, XB and FBP/Z3XT). The regular low viscosity composite (Z3F) generated the highest stress for all assessed times. Considering the same test, with 24mm3, after 300s, SDR, FBP and ADM generated similar stress, followed by TBF and XF. Low viscosity bulk fill composites generated lower stress than Z3F. Considering Youngs modulus, low viscosity composites (SDR, FBF, XB and Z3F) showed the lowest values, followed by ADM and TBF. The other high viscosity composites (Z3XT, FBP and XF) showed the highest values. For microhardness test, all low viscosity composites showed lower values (FBF being the lowest). For high viscosity composites, Z3XT showed the highest values, followed by XF, FBP/TBF and ADM. Assessing depth of cure, regular composites showed lower values when compared with bulk fill composites. All bulk fill composites showed adequate depth of cure over 4.5mm (microhardness 80% of initial reading). SDR and XB showed the highest depth of cure. All high viscosity bulk fill composites generated lower volumetric shrinkage than regular composites. All low viscosity bulk fill composites showed similar volumetric shrinkage when compared to the regular composites (Z3F and Z3XT). Bulk fill composites show characteristics that allow their use in larger increments (i.e. volumetric shrinkage and polymerization stress similar or lower when compared with regular composites). Nonetheless, the mechanical properties of bulk fill composites were widely variable, being important to individually assess each material previously to its clinical application.A obtenção de restaurações adesivas previsíveis e duradouras em dentes posteriores sempre foi objetivo de estudos na área de desenvolvimento de materiais e técnicas. O uso de resinas compostas do tipo bulk fill pode possibilitar melhores resultados, porém é importante o estudo de suas propriedades físico-mecânicas, responsáveis por seus comportamentos clínicos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de avaliar as propriedades físicas e mecânicas das resinas bulk fill. As resinas foram divididas em 2 grupos de acordo com sua viscosidade. Para resinas de baixa viscosidade, o presente estudo avaliou: Surefill SDR flow (SDR), X-tra Base (XB), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FBF) e Filtek Z350XT Flow (Z3F-controle); e, para alta viscosidade: Tetric Evo Ceram Bulk Fill (TBF), X-tra Fil (XF), Filtek Bulk Fill (FBP), Admira Fusion x-tra (ADM) e Filtek Z350 XT (Z3XT-controle). As resinas foram avaliadas em relação à tensão de polimerização (utilizando 12 e 24mm3 de resina adaptadas em um dispositivo adaptado a uma máquina de testes universal); contração volumétrica (utilizando 64mm3 de resina composta inserida em um molde de Teflon e escaneada em um micro-tomógrafo/CT), modulo de Young (através de um dispositivo de flexão em 3 pontos adaptado a uma máquina de testes universal), microdureza e profundidade de polimerização (utilizando microdureza Knoop). Todos os resultados foram avaliados em relação à homogeneidade utilizando o teste de Shapiro-Wilk. Para avaliação da tensão de polimerização, foi empregada a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) a 3 critérios. Para as analyses de contração volumétrica, Módulo de Young, microdureza e profundidade de polimerizaçao, ANOVA a um critério foi empregada. Todas as Análises de Variância foram seguidas pelo teste de Tukey e 5% foi adotado como nível de significância. A tensão de polimerização com 12mm3 demonstrou que SDR, TBF e XF geraram valores significantemente mais baixos após 300s, seguidas por outras resinas de alta viscosidade (ADM, FBF, XB e FBP/Z3XT). A resina convencional de baixa viscosidade (Z3F) gerou valores de tensão significantemente mais elevados para todos os tempos avaliados. Considerando o mesmo teste, com 24mm3, após 300s, SDR, FBP e ADM geraram valores estatisticamente inferiores, seguidas por TBF e XF. As resinas bulk fill de baixa visocidade geraram menor tensão de polimerização que a Z3F. Considerando o modulo de Young, resinas de baixa viscosidade (SDR, FBF, XB e Z3F) apresentaram valores significantemente inferiores, seguidas por ADM e TBF. As outras resinas de alta viscosidade (Z3XT, FBP e XF) apresentaram valores significantemente mais elevados. Para o teste de microdureza, todas as resinas de baixa viscosidade apresentaram valores inferiores (FBF apresentou o menor). Para as resinas de alta viscosidade, Z3XT apresentou os valores mais elevados, seguida por XF, FBP/TBF e ADM. Para profundidade de polimerização, resinas compostas convencionais apresentaram valores signifixantemente mais baixos quando comparadas com resinas bulk fill. Todas as resinas bulk fill apresentaram profundidade de polimerização adequada até pelo menos 4,5mm (microdureza 80% da leitura inicial/superfície). SDR e XB apresentaram os valores mais altos de profundidade de polimerização. Todas as resinas bulk fill de alta viscosidade geraram menor contração volumétrica que resinas compostas convencionais. Todas as resinas bulk fill de baixa viscosidade apresentaram contração volumétrica similar às resinas convencionais (Z3F e Z3XT). Resinas compostas bulk fill apresentaram características que possibilitam sua indicação para serem empregadas em grandes incrementos (contração volumétrica e tensão de polimerização similar ou inferiores às resinas convencionais, além de maior profundidade de polimerização). No entanto, as propriedades mecânicas variaram grandemente entre as resinas estudadas sendo importante uma avaliação individual de cada material previamente ao seu uso clínico