Shrinkage Stresses Generated during Resin-Composite Applications: A Review.
Many developments have been made in the field of resin composites for dental applications. However, the manifestation of shrinkage due to the polymerization process continues to be a major problem. The material's shrinkage, associated with dynamic development of elastic modulus, creates stresses within the material and its interface with the tooth structure. As a consequence, marginal failure and subsequent secondary caries, marginal staining, restoration displacement, tooth fracture, and/or post-operative sensitivity are clinical drawbacks of resin-composite applications. The aim of the current paper is to present an overview about the shrinkage stresses created during resin-composite applications, consequences, and advances. The paper is based on results of many researches that are available in the literature.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, The University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo 99001-970, RS, Brazil.
Luis Felipe J
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Schneider
Larissa Maria
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Cavalcante
Nick
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Silikas