Dental materials are used for several reasons. The main reason for using dental materials is to restore the tooth to its original anatomy. Some materials are used more than others but it depends on their characteristics. Composite resin is a type of dental material. Some dental materials do not have the aesthetic characteristics of composite resin. This is why it is sometimes more advantageous than other dental materials. It is one of the most common dental materials used to restore a tooth to its natural appearance. When it comes to marketed products, there are many different brands trying to be sold. It is important for the dentist to know which brand is best for the practice. The search can be done online. They can compare uses, benefits and costs. The primary use of composite resin dental materials is for restoring teeth that have been affected by tooth decay and other damage (Know Your Teeth, 2007). Composite resin is different from other dental materials because it is a white filling. It can be adapted to the patient's natural tooth color, so appearance is not an issue. Patients have the option to choose between non-aesthetic and aesthetic filling. This is why some patients prefer to have composite resin fillings over other dental materials. It is used for cosmetic purposes and to repair decayed teeth. Once the composite filling is made, the dentist will place it on the tooth in layers. Most often, a light is used to harden the material. After the layers are placed and the tooth is self-cured by light, the dentist uses electronic tools to reshape the tooth. It is important to bring it back as much as possible to the original structure and anatomy of the tooth....... middle of paper ......nt, their financial situation, the structure of the tooth, the area of ​​the tooth tooth on you are working on and the dentist. It is best to choose composite resin for reasons such as the small cavities that are found towards the front of the mouth. Composite resin dental fillings are becoming increasingly popular; therefore, more and more dental insurance companies are accepting it as part of their plan. Bibliography (2013, December 19). Retrieved from dentalproductsreport.com: dentalproductsreport.com/dental/article/top-10-most-viewed-new-dental-materials-2013?page=0,0(2014). Retrieved from tphspectra.com: tphspectra.com/using-tph-spectra know your teeth. (2007, March). Retrieved from knowyourteeth.com: knowyourteeth.com TPH Spectra™ Universal Composite Restorative. (n.d.). Retrieved from smartpractice.com: http://www.smartpractice.com/Apps/WebObjects/SmartPractice.woa/wa/style?id=SDC642800&m=SPD