Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the light transmission of different types and thicknesses of composites. Disk-shaped (N = 240, n = 10 per group) samples of ten direct composites (Aelite-Aesthetic -Enamel, Aelite-LS-Posterior, Aelite-All-Purpose-Body, Clearfil-Majesty-ES-2 Classic, Filtek Ultimate-Enamel, Filtek Z-250 Universal, G-ænial Anterior, Gradia Direct, IPS Empress Direct, and Tetric N-Ceram) and two indirect composites (Estenia C&B and Signum-Ceramis) with diameters of 10 mm and thicknesses of 1 and 2 mm were fabricated. The translucency of each sample was determined with a digital radiometer using the direct transmission method and a 1200 mW/cm2 LED beam as the light source. Measurements were repeated three times for each specimen, and the obtained data were analyzed using ANOVA and Duncan multiple range tests (α = 0.05). The materials with the highest light transmission values included the Filtek Ultimate-Enamel (1 mm: 8.36 lux, 2 mm: 4.62 lux), Gradia Direct (1 mm: 8.57 lux, 2 mm: 4.65 lux), and Tetric N-Ceram, while those with the lowest light transmission values included the Aelite-All-Purpose-Body (1 mm: 2.89 lux, 2 mm: 1.21 lux) and Estenia C&B composites. The type of composite, as well as the particle size and filler content, significantly affected the light transmission characteristics.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the light transmission of different types and thicknesses of composites. Disk-shaped (N = 240, n = 10 per group) samples of ten direct composites (Aelite-Aesthetic -Enamel, Aelite-LS-Posterior, Aelite-All-Purpose-Body, Clearfil-Majesty-ES-2 Classic, Filtek Ultimate-Enamel, Filtek Z-250 Universal, G-ænial Anterior, Gradia Direct, IPS Empress Direct, and Tetric N-Ceram) and two indirect composites (Estenia C&B and Signum-Ceramis) with diameters of 10 mm and thicknesses of 1 and 2 mm were fabricated. The translucency of each sample was determined with a digital radiometer using the direct transmission method and a 1200 mW/cm2 LED beam as the light source. Measurements were repeated three times for each specimen, and the obtained data were analyzed using ANOVA and Duncan multiple range tests (α = 0.05). The materials with the highest light transmission values included the Filtek Ultimate-Enamel (1 mm: 8.36 lux, 2 mm: 4.62 lux), Gradia Direct (1 mm: 8.57 lux, 2 mm: 4.65 lux), and Tetric N-Ceram, while those with the lowest light transmission values included the Aelite-All-Purpose-Body (1 mm: 2.89 lux, 2 mm: 1.21 lux) and Estenia C&B composites. The type of composite, as well as the particle size and filler content, significantly affected the light transmission characteristics.
Details
| Journal Section | RA |
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| Publication Date | November 6, 2015 |
| Submission Date | November 6, 2015 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016Volume: 19 Issue: 3 |
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