AIM The study aims to evaluate and compare total gap surface area formed after restoration of class II cavities with Filtek Z350 and P60 at room temperature, 37°C and 54°C. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty extracted maxillary and mandibular molars were taken and divided into six groups of five teeth each. Standardized class II cavities were made and were restored with Filtek Z350 and P60, both at...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanical properties of different classifications of composites indicated for posterior application as functions of the storage condition and of the energy dose. MATERIAL AND METHODS Specimens (8 x 2 x 2 mm) were obtained according to the factors: I) Composites (3M ESPE): Filtek P60, Filtek Z350XT, and Filtek Silorane; II) Syringe storage conditions: room tempera...

This investigation aims at determining the microhardness value of the hybrid direct/indirect composite resins submitted to conventional light curing and post-cured using two different methods, a light source from a laboratory light curing unit and a conventional oven heating, and the obtained results were compare to an indirect composite resin. A hybrid direct/indirect composite resin (Filtek P...

direct composite resin restorations are widely used and the impact of different storage temperatures on composites is not well understood. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength of composite to dentin after different pre-curing temperatures.occlusal surfaces of 44 human molars were ground with diamond burs under water coolant and polished with 600 grit silicon ...

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the 56-month clinical performance of Class I and II resin composite restorations. Filtek P60 was compared with Filtek Z250, which are both indicated for posterior restorations but differ in terms of handling characteristics. The null hypothesis tested was that there is no difference in the clinical performance of the two resin composites in posterior teeth. MATE...

OBJECTIVE Direct composite resin restorations are widely used and the impact of different storage temperatures on composites is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength of composite to dentin after different pre-curing temperatures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Occlusal surfaces of 44 human molars were ground with diamond burs under water coolant ...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different polishing methods on color stability of posterior, universal and nanohybrid composite resin restorative materials upon exposure to a staining agent. Twenty-five specimens were prepared for each of 5 different composite resins (Filtek Z250, Filtek P60, Quadrant LC, Grandio and Filtek Supreme). Specimens were divided into 5 grou...