Resin composites for foundation restorations

This study focused on the compressive properties of two core buildup materials, Ti-Core, (EDS, Inc.) and FluoroCore, (L.D. Caulk). Specimens were 0.6 x 1.2 cm cylinders, Prior to testing, the specimens were aged in a moist environment for one, seven, or 28 day(s). The properties of interest were compressive strength, modulus of elasticity and toughness. The data set for each of the three compressive properties was subjected to a separate two-way analysis of variance. Scheffé F-tests were used to compare means. Whereas the effect of material on each of the three properties was significant (p < 0.002), the effects of specimen age (p > 0.400) and material x specimen age (p > 0.350) were not significant. FluoroCore was stronger and tougher than Ti-Core. On the other hand, Ti-Core displayed the highest stiffness, but ruptured brittley. The moderately low strength of Ti-Core, and the insufficient elastic modulus of FluoroCore, avert favorable recommendations pertaining to the construction of foundation restorations.