Open AccessIn vitro comparative evaluation of the effect of two different fiber reinforcements on the fracture toughness of provisional restorative resins
Author(s) -
Vaibhav D. Kamble,
Rambhau D Parkhedkar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.100415
Subject(s) - materials science , fracture toughness , composite material , polyethylene , glass fiber , reinforcement , fiber , composite number , fiber reinforced composite , toughness , methacrylate , polymer , polymerization
Fracture of provisional fixed partial denture (FPD) may jeopardize the success of provisional prosthodontic treatment phase and cause patient discomfort.