Flow, strength, stiffness and radiopacity of flowable resin composites.

Abstract

The flowable materials possessed a wide range of mechanical and physical properties. Their lower mechanical properties suggest that they should not be used in bulk in areas of high occlusal loading. Within intracoronal restorations, clinicians are advised to use materials with high radiopacity. A wide range of fluidity options is available. The clinical applications and performance of these materials require further study.