Use of fiber-containing materials in restorative dentistry

Abstract

It is aimed at providing chewing function in restorative treatment in dentistry, to protect the tooth structure based on the minimally invasive approach and to meet the aesthetic expectations of the patient. Studies including application techniques are carried out to improve the mechanical and physical properties of composite resins and to reduce polymerization shrinkage. The success of composite restorations has increased with the use of fibers and fiber-reinforced composite resin materials, and the indications of composite resins as direct restoration material have expanded thanks to the production of newly developed fiber-reinforced composite resin materials and their use with the biomimetic restoration technique. In this review, information about the properties and types of fiber structures, advantages, disadvantages, and application areas is explained.