This document discusses dental composite materials. It provides a brief history, noting their introduction in the 1960s and improvements over time, including the development of microfilled and hybrid composites in the 1980s-1990s. The document outlines the composition of dental composites, including monomers, photo initiators, fillers like silica and glass. It also discusses different filler types and particle sizes, as well as setting mechanisms like chemical, light, and dual cures. Advantages include esthetics, bonding to tooth structure, and disadvantages include shrinkage and required skill. The document classifies composites by handling characteristics and location of restoration fabrication. It concludes with the method and clinical application of dental composites.