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Composite Restorative Materials

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Operative Dental Surgery

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Abstract

From the foregoing consideration of silicate and auto-polymerising acrylic resin, it can be seen that they fall far short of the ideal permanent restorative material. Chemists and dental research workers have given considerable thought to the problem of replacing these restorative materials with something more permanent. The criteria for the ideal replacement are as follows; it should

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    Match the tooth in hue and translucency.

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    Remain effective after prolonged storage.

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    Be easy to mix, insert and polish.

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    Be non-irritant to the pulp.

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    Have a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of enamel.

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    Be resistant to abrasion.

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    Be insoluble in oral fluids, with low water absorption.

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    Be colour-stable.

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    Have high compressive, flexural and shear strengths.

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    Have high tensile strength.

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    Have a low modulus of elasticity.

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    Have low thermal conductivity.

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    Have high surface hardness.

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    Possess minimum flow properties.

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    Have minimal setting contraction.

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  1. Department of Conservative Dental Surgery, University College Dental School, London, UK

    J. J. Messing B.D.S. (Durham), F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng.) (Reader and Honorary Consultant)

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Messing, J.J., Ray, G.E. (1982). Composite Restorative Materials. In: Operative Dental Surgery. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-86078-4_11

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