Comparative study for mechanical properties (wear resistance) of direct posterior restorative composite (hybrid and nanoceramic composite)


Abstract in English

Introduction :The demand for posterior aesthetic restorations has dramatically increased in recent years. Several new materials have been developed with improved aesthetic, adhesive and mechanical properties. Theoretically, nano-structured dental resin omposites are purported to have increased wear and hardness resistance compared with hybrid composites and may favor the achievement of restoratives with better long-term performance. Aim: The wear resistance of different types of resin composites were evaluated in the in vitro study. Material and methods :Two nanohybrid restorative composites -Tetric®EvoCeram (Ivoclar-Vivadent) and CeramXTM(Dentsply) - were compared with a microhybrid material - Tetric®Ceram (Ivoclar-Vivadent) and hybrid material Spectrom (Dentsply) . wear resistance : fifteen specimens (3x3 mm) of each material were subjected to wear tests . The data were analyzed by 1-way ANOVA(<=0.5). Results : The Tetric®EvoCeram composite resin exhibited significantly less wear than the CeramX and Tetric®Ceram material . Conclusions :In terms of wear resistance, nano-structured composites may perform either similarly or comparatively better than a microfilled and hyprid composite . nanohybrid restorative composites can thus be considered as a good restorative material.

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