Uso de mallas de fibra en restauraciones directas de resina compuesta.

Abstract

In restorative dentistry, the use of very high resistance fiberglass or polyethylene meshes has been incorporated. These fibers offer excellent resistance to stretching and distortion, as well as traction, allowing them to easily adapt to the morphology of the tooth and resist fracture. The objective was to describe the uses of fiber meshes in direct composite resin restorations. A systematic review was carried out in which articles with experimental designs, such as in vitro clinical trials, and documentary articles, such as systematic reviews, were included. Fiberglass mats consist of intertwined glass filaments and improve the impact resistance of composite materials. They have excellent aesthetic properties. Their advantages are a good chemical bond to composite materials, they are biocompatible, aesthetic, and translucent. Polyethylene fibers improve the impact resistance, elastic modulus, and flexural strength of composite materials. The properties of these fiber mesh reinforced resins are based on their design. It effectively transfers forces along the tissue without stress being transferred back to the resin, provides excellent workability characteristics, and adapts to cavity contours as it has no memory.