Evaluation of the filler packing structures in dental resin composites: From theory to practice

Light-curable dental resin composites are now widely used as filling materials for repairing damaged or decayed tooth structure, mainly due to their superior esthetic appearance [1]. These composites primarily consist of a polymerizable resin matrix and the silanized inorganic fillers [2]. The most commonly seen morphologies of inorganic fillers are spherical or irregular [3]. Apart from the work on different commercial composites, some studies also examined the influence of filler morphology on properties of dental composites.
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research