Polymerization shrinkage and elasticity of flowable composites and filled adhesives.
Polymerization shrinkage and elasticity of flowable composites and filled adhesives.
R. Labella,P. Lambrechts,B. Meerbeek,G. Vanherle
1999 · DOI: 10.1016/S0109-5641(99)00022-6
Dental Materials · 607 Citations
TLDR
The higher shrinkage of flowable composites over that of hybrids may indicate a potential for higher interfacial stresses, however, their lower rigidity may be a counteracting factor.