Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on the degree of conversion of Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill Composite subjected to preheat treatment, postcure heat treatment, and combined heat treatment. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 samples were prepared from Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill using customized stainless steel molds and divided into six groups of 15 samples each based on the heat treatment. Group I (control group): no heat treatment, Group II: preheat treatment at 60°C, Group III: postcure heat treatment at 100°C, Group IV: postcure heat treatment at 200°C, Group V: combined preheat treatment at 60°C and postcure heat treatment at 100°C, and Group VI: combined preheat treatment at 60°C and postcure heat treatment at 200°C. The degree of conversion was analyzed using Raman spectrometer. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using analysis of variance followed by the Scheffé test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20.0 version. Results: < 0.05). Conclusions: Combined heat treatment samples showed better values of degree of conversion.
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