High performance dental resin composites with hydrolytically stable monomers

In modern dentistry, amalgam dental restorations are being phased-out due to safety concerns [1,2]. Meanwhile, resin composite restorations continue gaining popularity for their aesthetic advantages and clinical practicality [3,4]. However, the average service life of the contemporary polymeric restorations is less than eight years. These restorations are typically inundated by frequent fracturing and development of secondary caries [5]. This relatively short service life together with the concerns regarding leachability of the unreacted monomers and degradation products (such as the infamous bisphenol A (BPA) [6,7]) from these systems evince a need for new, longer-lasting dental resin composites.
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research