title: A new polymer rigid matrix material.
abstract: PRIMM, or polymer rigid inorganic matrix material, is a promising new substance. An original approach to improving resin composites is introduced. Domains of tough, strongly bonded crosslinked ceramic fibers improve physical properties and handling characteristics. PRIMM may be the posterior restoration of the future.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Lyles
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Ritsco
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005708:Gallium; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; C105220:PRIMM; D011108:Polymers; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D005708:Gallium