title: Wear rates of posterior composite resins.
abstract: The wear rates of nine posterior composite resins were determined for a period of up to 3 years. The wear rates observed depended on the method used for evaluation. A quantitative method of evaluation showed that the wear rates decreased with time. With the use of the quantitative measurements obtained at the end of 6 months after insertion, it was possible to predict the average annual rates of wear at the end of 3 years.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Wilder
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Teixeira
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D001732:Bite Force; D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins