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Elastic moduli and visco-elastic relaxation

D C Watts1

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manchester Dental School, UK.

Journal of Dentistry
|June 1, 1994
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Understanding the elastic moduli and viscoelasticity of dental biomaterials is crucial for effective modulus-matching with oral tissues. This knowledge aids in predicting clinical performance by considering material properties and their interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • The elastic moduli of dental biomaterials significantly impact their integration with natural oral tissues.
  • Factors influencing these moduli are critical for successful dental restorations.
  • Viscoelasticity, a time-dependent mechanical response, is a key characteristic of many biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the elastic moduli of dental biomaterials in the context of intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
  • To highlight the importance of modulus-matching with oral tissues.
  • To emphasize the role of viscoelasticity in the performance of dental restorations.

Main Methods:

  • Review and discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting elastic moduli.

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  • Analysis of the time-dependent viscoelastic response in natural and synthetic dental biomaterials.
  • Evaluation of how material composition, particularly polymeric structures, influences stress distribution.

    • Main Results:

    • Elastic moduli of dental biomaterials are influenced by numerous intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
    • Viscoelastic behavior is a significant characteristic of both natural and synthetic dental biomaterials.
    • The viscoelastic response modifies stress distribution within restored dental units, especially those with polymeric components.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of elastic moduli and viscoelasticity is essential for dental biomaterials.
    • Modulus-matching with oral tissues is a critical consideration for clinical success.
    • Knowledge of these mechanical properties aids in appraising the clinical performance of dental biomaterials.