Fracture strength and bending of all-ceramic and fiber-reinforced composites in inlay-retained fixed partial dentures

SARIDAĞ S., ÖZYEŞİL A. G., PEKKAN G.

JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, vol.7, no.2, pp.159-164, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jds.2012.03.013
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.159-164
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/purpose: In the most recent decade, the use of all-ceramic and fiber-reinforced composites as inlay-retained fixed partial dentures has increased. There are limited studies of comparisons of the mechanical strength and bending of these restorations. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture strength and the amount of bending in all-ceramic and fiber-reinforced composite inlay-retained fixed partial dentures.