Effect of flowability on the flow rate, polymerization shrinkage, and mass change of flowable composites

As a lining or restoration material, flowable composites are popular due to their ease in use and agreeable marginal adaptation of tooth cavity. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate various properties of flowable composites which were claimed to be of high or low flowability by the manufacturers. For the study, twelve flowable composites from six different manufacturers were used. Based on the manufacturers’ claim, they were divided into two groups: high or low flowability. The products grouped in high flowability showed significantly higher (p