Definition: A dental material that is usually used for tooth-colored fillings and hardens with a curing light. Composite material contains acrylic and glass particles, but no mercury.
Pronunciation: Com-pos-ite
Also Known As: Resin
Composite - Glossary Definition of Dental Term
by Tammy Davenport
for About.comUpdated: April 29, 2008
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