Special Notes/Helpful Hints • A clinician is unable to identify by sight if a composite is macrofilled without the use of a microscope. • Macrofilled composites have large filler particles, which result in a restoration that feels rough to a dental explorer and can appear rough to the eye. The likelihood of plaque accumulation and stain is greater. • This material is used most frequently by orthodontists to bond brackets or other orthodontic appliances.

Special Notes/Helpful Hints • A clinician is unable to identify by sight if a composite is microfilled without the use of a microscope. • Microfilled composites have small filler particles, which results in a low modulus of elasticity. • Because of their high luster, microfilled composites are most frequently used for class V restorations or as the top layer on an anterior restoration. • Microfilled composites can be polished to a high luster to look like enamel.

Special Notes/Helpful Hints • Hybrid composites have different-sized filler particles, which result in a strong material that polishes well. • A clinician is unable to identify by sight if a composite is a hybrid composite without the use of a microscope. • Because of their strength and abrasion resistance, hybrid composites are acceptable for class I and II restorations.