Continuous fiber reinforced composite materials as alternatives for metal alloys used for dental appliances.
Two types of uniaxially oriented long S2-glass fiber reinforced composites were prepared for use in various dental appliances. Matrix polymers were polycarbonate (PC) and bisphenol A bis (2-hydroxy-propyl) methacrylate (Bis-GMA) based copolymers. Flexural tests were conducted on the composites using a procedure which simulates clinical usages. To evaluate the adhesion between the composites and the adhesive, the single-lap shear test was conducted. Mechanical properties of the small cross-sectional composite strips were superior to those used previously in clinical studies.
Karmaker
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Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06268, USA.
DiBenedetto
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Goldberg
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AJ
D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D008670:Metals / Q000737:chemistry*
D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D008670:Metals