Key points
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A brief overview of the key properties of current resin composites.
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What might be required for the future success of direct restorative materials for NHS dentistry.
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How technology may advance materials for more effective clinical application.
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Palin, W. Dental materials - is the future ‘smart'?. Br Dent J 236, 463 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7182-5
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7182-5