Evaluation of fluids' effect on dental composite.

Abstract

Hard particle reinforced glassy polymer used in dentistry have not yet proved to be satisfactory for use in the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars as they wear too rapidly. Although the wear mechanism of human teeth may take many forms, presumably the most important process for dental fillings involves the combination of chemical reactions between the saliva fluid and the restoration and mechanical properties of ADAPTIC® Dental Restorative and FOTOFIL® Dental Restorative in various fluids under static, stress–free aging conditions.