Optical characterization of one dental composite resin using bovine enamel as reinforcing filler

J. T. Tribioli; D. Jacomassi; A. N. S. Rastelli; S. Pratavieira; V. S. Bagnato; C. Kurachi

doi:10.1117/12.909195

30 January 2012 Optical characterization of one dental composite resin using bovine enamel as reinforcing filler

J. T. Tribioli, D. Jacomassi, A. N. S. Rastelli, S. Pratavieira, V. S. Bagnato, C. Kurachi

Proceedings Volume 8208, Lasers in Dentistry XVIII; 82080R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909195
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

The use of composite resins for restorative procedure in anterior and posterior cavities is highly common in Dentistry due to its mechanical and aesthetic properties that are compatible with the remaining dental structure. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the optical characterization of one dental composite resin using bovine enamel as reinforcing filler. The same organic matrix of the commercially available resins was used for this experimental resin. The reinforcing filler was obtained after the gridding of bovine enamel fragments and a superficial treatment was performed to allow the adhesion of the filler particles with the organic matrix. Different optical images as fluorescence and reflectance were performed to compare the experimental composite with the human teeth. The present experimental resin shows similar optical properties compared with human teeth.

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J. T. Tribioli, D. Jacomassi, A. N. S. Rastelli, S. Pratavieira, V. S. Bagnato, and C. Kurachi "Optical characterization of one dental composite resin using bovine enamel as reinforcing filler", Proc. SPIE 8208, Lasers in Dentistry XVIII, 82080R (30 January 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909195

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