Conocimiento de resinas compuestas utilizadas para restauraciones permanentes.

Abstract

Composite resins represent a crucial advancement in contemporary dentistry, offering aesthetic and functional solutions for various restorative needs. These materials combine organic and inorganic components to provide optimal properties in dental restorations, where understanding their rheological properties is essential. Viscosity, working time, and polymerization shrinkage are critical aspects that influence the precision and durability of restorations. Given their adhesive capability, resins promote minimally invasive dentistry, preserving more healthy tooth structure. The importance of composite resins in modern dentistry is reflected in their widespread use, particularly in aesthetic and restorative procedures. Oral rehabilitation students, who regularly use these resins, develop a deeper understanding of their handling and properties compared to students in other dental specialties, who may have less exposure to these materials. This difference in knowledge highlights the need for adequate training for all dentists, regardless of their specialty. For this reason, a survey was conducted among students from different dental specialties to assess their level of knowledge about composite resins, considering their vital importance in modern clinical practice.