The effect of placement of glass fibers and aramid fibers on the fracture resistance of provisional restorative materials
OPERATIVE DENTISTRY, vol.28, no.1, pp.80-85, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2003
- Journal Name: OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.80-85
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The fracture resistance of provisional restorations is an important concern for the restorative dentist. The fracture resistance of a material is directly related to its transverse strength. Six specimens of similar dimensions were prepared from three resins (PMMA, PEMA and BIS acryl-composite). The resins were reinforced with glass and aramid fibers. The samples were tested immediately after the material set, following seven days of wet storage using three-point compression loading. The results were analyzed with an analysis of variance (ANOVA). Fracture resistance of the specimens was statistically different (p<0.001) among the materials. Specimens reinforced with glass fibers showed higher transverse strength (149.82 MPa). The fiber reinforcement of resin materials increased the strength values (20-50%). Within the limitations of this study, the transverse strengths of PMMA, PEMA and BIS acryl-resin composites were improved after reinforcement with glass and aramid fibers.