Open AccessEffects of Preheated Composite on Micro leakage-An in-vitro Study
Author(s) -
Joshua Ng Chor Yang,
James D Raj,
Herald J Sherlin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/18084.7980
Subject(s) - composite number , materials science , leakage (economics) , composite material , shrinkage , resin composite , dental composite , dental restoration , dentistry , medicine , economics , macroeconomics
Resin composites have been the pinnacle of direct esthetic restorations ever since its discovery. However, it comes with its own disadvantages. Post-operative sensitivity and marginal discoloration frequently occur due to polymerization shrinkage and micro leakage, which is the major cause of failure in resin composite restorations.