Contraction force rate of polymer composites is linearly correlated with irradiance

R. L. Sakaguchi, B. D. Wiltbank, C. F. Murchison

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)402-407
Number of pages6
JournalDental Materials
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2004

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Contraction
  • Force
  • Light energy density

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • General Dentistry
  • Mechanics of Materials

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