Smart Monochromatic Composite: A Literature Review

Abstract

Over the previous years of the 20th and 21st centuries, there has been a progression in the field of bonded esthetic restorations. At the present time, the inclination of dentists toward the smart monochromatic shade of composite is flourishing owing to the fact that it decreases the requirement of a range of composite shades, curtails the waste of unconsumed composite shades, lessens chair side interval, abolishes the shade selection, and decreases dependency on shade-selecting methods. Smart monochromatic composite is known to obtain the color of the adjacent tooth structure in which it is placed. Therefore, the current literature elucidates the several features of innovative and revolutionary monochromatic composites including color stability, mechanical and optical properties, and shade-matching capability that could have a positive impact potentially over other resin composites.

The radiopacity of single‐shade composite resins: A comparative evaluation

“…In the literature, there have not yet been any studies regarding radiopacity evaluations of most of the tested materials in this study, such as OC, VU, ZC, and OS. In a recent review OC, VU, and ZC were mentioned as monochromatic composite resins available in the market 2 . The lack of comparable research regarding these novel materials in the literature may be a limitation for this study in addition to the in vitro design which may not reflect in vivo conditions.…”

“…In a recent review OC, VU, and ZC were mentioned as monochromatic composite resins available in the market. 2 The lack of comparable research regarding these novel materials in the literature may be a limitation for this study in addition to the in vitro design which may not reflect in vivo conditions.…”

“…Composite resins are the most commonly used restorative materials due to their esthetic and improved mechanical properties. 1,2 Multifaceted optical properties of the natural teeth led the manufacturers to introduce materials with a multitude of shade options that vary in translucencies and opacities. [3][4][5] Multi-shade composite resin systems have a shade option for each 16 VITA classical shades, while group-shade composite resin systems offer fewer shades corresponding to 16 VITA classical shades.…”

“…Composite resins are the most commonly used restorative materials due to their esthetic and improved mechanical properties 1,2 . Multifaceted optical properties of the natural teeth led the manufacturers to introduce materials with a multitude of shade options that vary in translucencies and opacities 3–5 …”

Smart composites — The new era in smart dentistry

“…Composite and porcelain repair. 38 A single shade is only required to match most posterior and anterior teeth. In case of extensive Class III and Class IV restorations, a blocking agent (Omnichroma Blocker (Figure 4) [Tokuyama Dental America]) is used by placing 0.5mm layer before placement of Omnichroma.…”