by Dr. Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD
ABSTRACT
Every day in dental practices all over the world, dental professionals complete one of the most common dental restorations: Class II direct composite restorations. However, Class II direct composite restorations can present numerous challenges, including frequent postoperative sensitivity, recurrent caries, the length of time these procedures take, and the challenging creation of interproximal contacts. This article will cover Class II composite restorations step-by-step, from diagnosis to polishing.