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FRONZA BM*1, AYRES APA1, PACHECO RR1, AMBROSANO GMB1, BRAGA RR2, RUEGGEBERG FA3, M GIANNINI1
1 Dentistry School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
2 Dentistry School, University of So Paulo, So Paulo, Brazil
3 College of Dental Medicine, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, EUA

*bruna.fronza@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVES

The aims of this study were to investigate the polymerization shrinkage stress (PS) and the inuence of depth on biaxial exural strength (FS) and
elastic modulus (MO) of four bulk-ll and one regular composites. The hypothesis tested were that (1) the bulk-ll composites would have lower PS
values; (2) there would be no dierence in mechanical properties at dierent depths for bulk-ll composites, while to the conventional composite
these properties would be reduced with increasing depth.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Herculite Classic
Kerr
Group H

Sure6ill SDR Flow

Dentsply
Group S

EverX Posterior
GC
Group E

Disc-shaped specimens (0.5 thickness x 6 mm diameter) were fabricated using a set of

eight Teon molds, simulating a polymerization depth of 4 mm. Composites (n = 8)
were light activated according to manufacturers` instructions. These procedures were
performed in a light-proof room with controlled temperature of 21o C.

Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill

Ivoclar Vivadent
Group T

Filtek Bulk Fill

3M ESPE
Group F

Polymethyl methacrylate rods with 4 mm

diameter were used as substrate. Surfaces
were sandblasted with alumina particles
followed by silane and resin bond. The
composites (n = 5) were inserted between
them with space xed at 0.8 mm, determining
a volume of 6.8 mm3 (C-Factor: 1.3). An
extensometer was a-ached to the rods and the
composite was light-ac6vated for 10 seconds.
Force development was monitored for 10
minutes from the beginning of light-ac6va6on
and the maximum nominal stress was calculated
(MPa) by dividing the maximum force value
recorded by the cross-sec6on of the rods.

2.5 mm 2 mm
3 mm
1.5 mm
1 mm
3.5 mm
0.5 mm
4 mm

Specimens dimensions were measured and each disc was tested in the piston-ring
biaxial test coupled to universal testing machine at 1.27 mm/min until failure. Maximum
load was recorded for each specimen, and elastic modulus was determined from the
linear portion of each stress/strain curve.

RESULTS

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c

FS at dierent depths did not present statistically

signicant dierences for all bulk-ll composites,
suggesting an uniform polymerization throughout the
material. In general, MO of the top disc was higher
than that located at the bottom for all materials tested.
Regarding PS, values observed for most bulk-ll
materials were similar to the regular composite. Only
one bulk-ll composite showed lower PS.
Acknowledgement: FAPESP (2013/05247-4)