Tensile fatigue strength of light cure composite resins for posterior teeth

Dent Mater J. 1995 Dec;14(2):175-84. doi: 10.4012/dmj.14.175.

Abstract

The fatigue property of the composite resin has recently been a subject of research. In this study, the fatigue strength and the tensile strength of composite resins stored in water were investigated. Two types of light cure composite resins were used: a Hybrid type and am MFR type. Dumbbell-shaped specimens were prepared. After storage at 37 +/- 0.5 degrees C for 24 hours, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months, the fatigue test and the direct tensile test were performed. The staircase method was employed to analyze the fatigue strength under a 10(5) cyclic load. The fatigue strength of the Hybrid type at 24h ours was 54.7 MPa; that of the MFR type was 28.1 MPa. Both fatigue strengths decreased during water storage. Otherwise, the tensile strength of the Hybrid type was 77.0 MPa; that of the MFR type was 53.5 MPa. After 12 months of storage, the tensile strength of the Hybrid type remained unchanged during water storage; however, that of the MFR type decreased.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Composite Resins / chemistry*
  • Compressive Strength
  • Drug Storage
  • Light
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Molar
  • Polyurethanes / chemistry
  • Tensile Strength
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Composite Dental Resin
  • Composite Resins
  • Polyurethanes
  • Water
  • Clearfil Photo Posterior