ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BULK-FILL COMPOSITE RESINS: LITERATURE REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v6i10.6878

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Operative dentistry, Composite resins, Dental restoration permanent

Abstract

This study consisted of an integrative review of 30 recent scientific articles between 2020 and 2025, analyzing the composition and characteristics of bulk-fill resins, with emphasis on their clinical applications. These resins allow application of layers up to 5 mm, good light transmission and adequate adhesive resistance, and reduce clinical time. Studies indicate that the clinical performance of bulk-fill resins is comparable to that of conventional resins. The main limitation is related to the aesthetic aspect, because its translucency compromises aesthetics, requiring more laboratory and clinical studies.

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Author Biographies

  • Mariana Jack Pavanelli

    Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Agatha Lopes Bollognesi

    Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Monize Helena Silva Santos

    Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Rayssa Aparecida Romanelli dos Santos

    Discente do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Lucimara Cheles da Silva Franzin

    Pós-Doutorado em Odontologia Integrada pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Doutorado em Odontologia (Saúde Coletiva) pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Mestre em Odontologia (Odontopediatria) pela Universidade de São Paulo-USP, Graduação em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina e Docente do curso de Odontologia no Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Marcos Sergio Endo

    Graduado em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM. Especialista em Endodontia pela Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - FOP, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP. Mestre e Doutor em Clínica Odontológica, Área de Concentração em Endodontia, pela FOP - UNICAMP. Pós-Doutorado no Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Docente do curso de Odontologia no Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

  • Ilma Carla de Souza

    Mestrado, Doutorado e Pós-Doutorado em Odontologia Integrada pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Graduação em Odontologia pela Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR), Docente do curso de Odontologia no Centro Universitário Ingá - UNINGÁ.

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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BULK-FILL COMPOSITE RESINS: LITERATURE REVIEW. (2025). RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218, 6(10), e6106878. https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v6i10.6878