Abstract
The dependence of polymerization contraction force development on irradiation for polymer composites was investigated. Contraction force during polymerization was measured with a low compliance test fixture. Contraction force was found to increase most rapidly immediately following light activation. Findings suggest that polymerization contraction force rate was linearly related to irradiance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 402-407 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Dental Materials |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2004 |
Keywords
- Composite
- Contraction
- Force
- Light energy density
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Dentistry
- Mechanics of Materials