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There are times when dentistry and family don't mix. When treating those who are closest to you, you should, at a minimum, observe the same rules you do when treating other, unrelated patients. The wiser course, however, may be to let someone else take care of your loved ones.

The achievement of successful class II posterior composite restorations depends on very careful technique and the use of materials that allow for reduced wear, prevention of sensitivity, proper anatomic form, accurate and stable color matching, marginal integrity, and surface polish. The intricacies of material science with the burgeoning array of newer, better restoratives are discussed in the context of technique excellence and attention to detail. Today, posterior composite restorations can serve as a reliable functioning part of dentistry's restorative armamentarium.