Dental Materials Journal
Online ISSN : 1881-1361
Print ISSN : 0287-4547
ISSN-L : 0287-4547
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Mechanical evaluation of dental trauma splints fabricated using recently-developed photo-polymerizable composites
Wonjoon MOONHong-Keun HYUNShin Hye CHUNG
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2022 Volume 41 Issue 1 Pages 37-44

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This study aimed to determine functionality and mechanical properties of dental splints. Five splints were tested: a control splint Filtek Z350XT (ZF), two splints with G-Fix (GF) and Light Fix (LF), and two wire-composite splints with ZF (ZW) and Ortho Connect Flow (CW). Periotest values, elastic modulus, flexural, compressive, and diametral tensile strength were measured. ZW and CW showed no significant differences in flexibility in labial or occlusal pressure of upper central incisors. LF, GF, and ZF did not differ in labial or palatal pressure. ZW and CW had higher flexibility than LF, GF, and ZF. LF had the lowest flexural and compressive strength but the highest diametral tensile strength. This study showed that ZW and CW might be options for flexible splints, whereas LF and GF would be options for rigid splints. Additionally, CW and LF/GF might be simpler alternatives to ZW and ZF, respectively.

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