Fracture Resistance of Fiber-Reinforced vs. Conventional Resin Composite Restorations in Structurally Compromised

Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour1, Mostafa Farajzadeh2, Hediyeh Toutouni3

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Summary

Short fiber-reinforced resin composite (SFRC) significantly enhanced fracture strength in compromised molars compared to conventional methods. SFRC also improved favorable fracture patterns, offering better outcomes for restorative dentistry.

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