ANÁLISE DO COMPORTAMENTO DA RESINA COMPOSTA FRENTE AOS DIFERENTES MECANISMOS DE DESGASTE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA.

Introduction: With the advancement of dentistry and dental materials, composite resins have been widely used in different varieties of restorations, whether direct or indirect, due to their aesthetic properties. However, some calculated factors contribute to the failure of composite resins over time, including wear. Objective: This literature review aims to discuss the main wear factors of composite resin and its consequences. Methodology: This is a review of narrative literature carried out through a bibliographic survey of 53 scientific articles published between 2010 and 2021. The following national and international electronic databases were used: PubMed, SciELO, and Academic Google. Results: Loss of gloss, staining, marginal infiltration, recurrent caries, and wear (adhesive wear, abrasive wear, fatigue wear, and corrosive wear) are the main factors that contribute to the failure of composite resins over time. Conclusion: The wear mechanisms are of a physical and/or chemical nature: adhesive wear, friction wear, abrasive wear, fatigue wear, and corrosive wear, as well as finishing and polishing procedures, and parafunctional habits imply the gradual loss of the composite resin and, consequently, generate biofilm accumulation, gradual impairment of function and esthetics, reduction in hardness, and resistance to flexion, which together result in a decrease in the clinical durability of the restorations, generating the need for restoration and/or replacement over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]