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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2023

An Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of a Hybrid Composite Containing Hydroxyapatite.

Leszek Klimek, Karolina Kopacz, Beata Śmielak, Zofia Kula

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
2.7field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Leszek KlimekInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, ul. B. Stefanowskiego 1/15, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-3617-8225
Karolina Kopacz"Dynamo Lab" Academic Laboratory of Movement and Human Physical Performance, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4156-6030
Beata ŚmielakDepartment of Dental Prosthodontics, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland.
Zofia KulaDepartment of Dental Technology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-6899-9098
Medical University of Lodz · PLLodz University of Technology · PL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There is currently a lack of scientific reports on the use of composites based on UDMA resin containing HAp in conservative dentistry. The aim of this study was therefore to determine the effect of hydroxyapatite content on the properties of a hybrid composite used in conservative dentistry. This paper compares a commercial hybrid composite with experimental composites treated with 2% by weight (b/w), 5% b/w, and 8% b/w hydroxyapatite. The composites were subjected to bending strength, compression, and diametrical compression tests, as well as those for impact strength, hardness, and tribological wear. The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis. Increased hydroxyapatite was found to weaken the mechanical properties; however, 2% b/w and 5% b/w hydroxyapatite powder was found to achieve acceptable results. The statistical analysis showed no significant differences. HAp is an effective treatment for composites when applied at a low concentration. Further research is needed to identify an appropriate size of HAp particles that can be introduced into a composite to adequately activate the surface and modification its composition.

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composite mechanical propertiescomposite tribological propertiesdental compositeshydroxyapatite

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PMID37444862
PMCPMC10342561
OpenAlexW4382135755

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