The increased use of direct composite restorations can be mainly attributed to patient demand for esthetic restorations and the availability of composites with high strength and excellent esthetics. While early composites were weak and suitable only for anterior restorations, current composites are highly esthetic and offer high strength for their intended purposes. Techniques have also evolved, with sophisticated bonding techniques and single-shade, dual-shade, and multilayering techniques to optimize esthetics. It is important to consider not only the individual case, relative strength, and esthetics of different types of composites but also the technique to be used when selecting a restorative material.
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