Anatomical applications of a new direct Ceromer.

Abstract

Composite resin materials have become the basic restorative materials of the modern aesthetics-oriented practice. However, the application of composite resin in posterior teeth remains a challenge as a result of its handling characteristics and chairside stratification. New ceramic optimized polymers (ceromers), such as Tetric Ceram (Ivoclar Vivadent, Amherst, NY), now offer versatility and improved handling properties in response to increasing clinical demand for producing high-quality natural restorations. With a well-designed instrumentation, the work of the clinician may be greatly facilitated. This article evaluates the selection and utilization of a direct ceromer material for posterior restorations and presents a predictable method to achieve aesthetic restorations.