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Thermal diffusivity of composite restorative materials.

D C Watts, R McAndrew, C H Lloyd

    Journal of Dental Research
    |October 1, 1987
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    Modern composite resins with higher filler content show varied thermal diffusivity. Some materials with quartz or silicon nitride fillers conduct heat up to three times better than dentin.

    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Biomaterials Engineering
    • Dental Materials

    Background:

    • Composite resins are widely used in dental restorations.
    • Increases in filler volume fraction and radiopacifying agents may alter thermal properties.
    • Understanding thermal transport is crucial for clinical performance and patient comfort.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the thermal diffusivity of contemporary dental composite resins.
    • To investigate the relationship between filler content and thermal transport.
    • To compare the thermal properties of composites with natural tooth structure (dentin).

    Main Methods:

    • Thermal diffusivity was measured for 21 different composite resin materials.
    • Materials included those recommended for anterior and posterior dental applications.

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  • Analysis focused on the impact of filler type and volume fraction.

    • Main Results:

    • Most radiopaque hybrid and microfine composites showed a gradual increase in thermal diffusivity with higher filler content.
    • Thermal diffusivity values for many composites were comparable to or slightly above those of dentin.
    • A subset of composites containing significant quartz or silicon nitride fillers exhibited markedly higher thermal diffusivity (up to 3x dentin).

    Conclusions:

    • Filler composition significantly influences the thermal diffusivity of dental composites.
    • Materials with high thermal conductivity may offer advantages in specific clinical scenarios.
    • Further research is needed to correlate thermal properties with clinical outcomes and potential thermal sensitivity.