[Table/Fig-4]:

Summary of the ideal properties of flowable composites with their clinical significance and clinical indications

Ideal Property	Clinical Significance	Clinical Indications
Flow ability	for easy manipulation and adaptability to cavity	Minimal occlusal class I cavities Preventive Resin Restorations Pit & Fissure sealants Minimally invasive Class II proximal boxes Cavity Liners Minimally invasive class III restorations Class V abfraction lesions Bonding of orthodontic brackets/ lingual orthodontics retainers Splinting fractured and mobile teeth Emergency reattachment of fractured anterior tooth segment Repairing temporary restorations Denture repairs Repair of ditched amalgam margins Repair of crown/composite restoration margins To block out small undercuts in indirect cavity preparations Repair of small porcelain fractures in non-stress-bearing areas Luting porcelain/composite resin veneers As a protective base in non-vital dental bleaching Bonding of fibre posts in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth
Increased strength	for better wear resistance and fracture toughness
Low shrinkage	for reduced microleakage and better marginal adaptation
Radiopacity	to differentiate between the material and secondary caries
Shades corresponding to conventional composites	colour adaptative qualities when used in combination with conventional composites
Polishability and long-lasting shine	for better aesthetics
Colour stability	for better aesthetics
Bio- compatibility	less toxic to the pulp and surrounding soft tissues