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To investigate the influence of elevated curing temperatures on the diametral tensile strength, microhardness, and environmental stability of dental composite resins.

July 1, 1981Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

The influence of temperature on some physical properties of dental composites

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JBJ. R. BAUSCHUtrecht University CDC. DELANGEUtrecht University CDC.L. DavidsonAcademic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam

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Experimental study reveals enhanced tensile strength and microhardness in heated dental composites, suggesting preheating resin during clinical placement improves restoration durability.

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To investigate the influence of elevated curing temperatures on the diametral tensile strength, microhardness, and environmental stability of dental composite resins.
Tested composite specimens cured across various temperature levels up to 60 °C.
Measured diametral tensile strength, microhardness, and resin stability in aggressive chemical environments.
Performed thermal analysis on composite material to identify reactions occurring between 60 °C and 70 °C.
Elevating curing temperatures up to 60 °C considerably improved both diametral tensile strength and microhardness.
Composite stability in aggressive chemical environments increased due to more efficient polymer cross-linking.
Thermal analysis revealed an endothermic reaction between 60 °C and 70 °C, which initiated additional cross-linking within the resin.

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BAUSCH et al. (1981) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a900fcb1dcd98381b83fc2f https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2842.1981.tb00505.x

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Experimental study reveals enhanced tensile strength and microhardness in heated dental composites, suggesting preheating resin during clinical placement improves restoration durability.

The influence of temperature on some physical properties of dental composites

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The influence of temperature on some physical properties of dental composites

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