The influence of monomeric resin and filler characteristics on the performance of experimental resin-based composites (RBCs) derived from a commercial formulation

Hahnel, Sebastian and Dowling, Adam H. and El-Safty, Samy and Fleming, Garry J. P. (2012) The influence of monomeric resin and filler characteristics on the performance of experimental resin-based composites (RBCs) derived from a commercial formulation. DENTAL MATERIALS, 28 (4). pp. 416-423. ISSN 0109-5641, 1879-0097

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Abstract

Objective. To explore experimental RBCs derived from a successful commercially available RBC (Grandio) to investigate resin monomer blend and filler parameters (volume fraction, density and diameter) on RBC performance. Method. Six experimental RBCs modified from a commercial RBC were tested. The three-point flexure strength (sigma(3)) and modulus (E) data was determined for groups of 20 bar-shaped specimens, prepared in a custom-made knife-edge split aluminum mold and irradiated using a modification of the ISO 4049 protocol. The biaxial flexure strength (BFS) and top and bottom Vickers hardness number (VHN) determination was performed on disc-shaped specimens (n = 20). Normal distribution of the sigma(3), E, BFS and top and bottom VHN data was verified using the Shapiro-Wilk's test. Paired groups were compared using independent samples t-test for the individual tests investigated (sigma 3, E, BFS and top and bottom VHN) at a significance level of P < 0.05. Results. A significant decrease in the mean sigma(3) (P < 0.011) and mean E (P < 0.001) were identified on increasing the filler fraction (from 71.4 to 74.5 vol%) or increasing the mean filler diameter (from 1.5 to 2.5 mu m). Increasing the filler density resulted in a significant increase in the mean sigma(3) (P < 0.001), mean E (P < 0.001) and mean top VHN (P <= 0.001). Replacing the monomeric blend with an ormocer blend significantly reduced the mean sigma(3), E, BFS and top and bottom VHNs (all P < 0.001). Significance. For each RBC monomeric resin and filler (type, density and diameter) combination employed, a finite filler volume fraction exists. Operating at the finite filler volume fraction increases the difficulty in improving the mechanical properties of the RBCs tailored from a commercial product. (C) 2011 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: GENERAL DENTAL SERVICES; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; FLEXURAL STRENGTH; RESTORATIVE MATERIALS; TENSILE STRENGTH; VOLUME FRACTION; ENGLAND; WALES; CONVERSION; SURVIVAL; Resin-based composite; Three-point flexure strength and modulus; Biaxial flexure strength; Vickers hardness number
Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Zahnärztliche Prothetik
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 18 May 2020 08:42
Last Modified: 18 May 2020 08:42
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/19024

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