ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Selected Properties of Composite Materials Used for Dental Fillings-Methodological Development and Preliminary Results.
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- Surface texture and wear characteristics of micro-hybrid and nano-hybrid resin composites under simulated frictional conditions.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Dental composites are widely used in restorative dentistry; however, their long-term clinical performance is strongly influenced by mechanical and tribological behavior under oral conditions. Understanding the relationship between material structure, surface characteristics, and functional properties is therefore essential. This preliminary methodological study evaluated the mechanical, tribological, and wetting properties of three light-cured dental composites-Enamel Plus HRi, Amaris, and Estelite Asteria-commonly used in clinical practice. The materials were characterized in terms of surface morphology, hardness, Young's modulus, coefficient of friction, and wear resistance under controlled laboratory conditions. Instrumental indentation and tribological tests were performed, and results were expressed as mean values with standard deviations calculated from multiple measurements. The results demonstrated that filler composition and surface topography affected material performance. Estelite Asteria exhibited the highest hardness (HIT > 300 MPa), while Enamel Plus HRi showed the highest Young's modulus (EIT ≈ 14.5 GPa). Materials with more complex surface morphology retained lubricating artificial saliva more effectively, resulting in lower friction coefficients (minimum µ = 0.85), although this did not reduce wear. The highest wear was observed for Estelite Asteria, with a wear scar approximately 62% greater than that of Enamel Plus HRi. These preliminary findings provide a methodological basis for further investigations under more clinically relevant conditions.
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