Fracture Strength and Fracture Behaviour Patterns of Cusp-replacing Fibre Strengthened Composite Restorations

Fracture Strength and Fracture Behaviour Patterns of Cusp-replacing Fibre Strengthened Composite Restorations
Author: H. J. Visser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2015
Genre: Dentistry
ISBN:

OBJECTIVES : To investigate and compare, in vitro, the fracture behaviours of three types of cusp-replacing posterior composite resin restorations. METHODS : Standard preparations for posterior composite restoration of the mesio-lingual cusp were cut on seventy- five extracted lower left first and second molars and restorations placed. Group A (control, n =25) with a conventional posterior composite resin, Group B (n=25): resin reinforced with nano-scale electrospun glass fibres Group C (n=25) :resin reinforced with a fibre substructure. Specimens were thermocycled for 500 cycles between 5°C and 55°C with a dwell time of 30 seconds, then embedded in plastic cylinders in acrylic resin. The specimens were loaded in a universal testing machine at a 30° angle to the long axis of the tooth until fracture occurred. Fracture patterns were highlighted by staining, studied under a microscope and classified as favourable (restorable) or unfavourable (non-restorable). Sub-classification included adhesive and cohesive failures. RESULTS : Group C exhibited significantly more “restorable” fractures. Group B displayed significantly more “nonrestorable” fractures. Fracture patterns differed significantly between the two fibre-strengthening techniques. (Fisher’s Exact Test p = 0.05) CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE : Resin restorations reinforced with glass-fibre substructures are more readily repaired after fracture, saving tooth structure, and reducing costs to the patient.

Fracture Failure Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

Fracture Failure Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Author: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2022-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789811606441

This book presents a unified approach to fracture behavior of natural and synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites on the basis of fiber orientation, the addition of fillers, characterization, properties and applications. In addition, the book contains an extensive survey of recent improvements in the research and development of fracture analysis of FRP composites that are used to make higher fracture toughness composites in various applications.The FRP composites are an emerging area in polymer science with many structural applications. The rise in materials failure by fracture has forced scientists and researchers to develop new higher strength materials for obtaining higher fracture toughness. Therefore, further knowledge and insight into the different modes of fracture behavior of FRP composites are critical to expanding the range of their application.

Damage and Fracture of Composite Materials and Structures

Damage and Fracture of Composite Materials and Structures
Author: Mohd Nasir Tamin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642236596

This monograph presents recent research findings on fracture properties and behavior of the composites, and their damage and cracking process under both quasi-static and impact loading conditions. Theoretical treatment, experimental investigation and numerical simulation aspects of the mechanics of composites, including sandwich structures are included.

Composites for Environmental Engineering

Composites for Environmental Engineering
Author: Shakeel Ahmed
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119555299

Composites are materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties. The two materials combine together to give a new material with higher strength, toughness, stiffness, but also a higher resistance to creep, corrosion, wear or fatigue compared to conventional materials. It is composed primarily of a matrix i.e. a continuous phase which is armoured with secondary discontinues reinforcement phase. These materials have been used in a variety of products viz. spacecrafts, sporting goods, catalyst, sensors, actuators, biomedical materials, batteries, cars, furniture, aircraft components, etc. This book focusses on processing, properties of various types of composite materials, as well as their environmental engineering applications. This book examines the current state of art, new challenges, and opportunities of composites in environmental engineering. The chapters in this book covers nearly every topic related to composites in environmental engineering in four broad perspectives: (i) classification of composites (ii) green/hybrid synthesis and characterization of nano and biocomposites (iii) processing of composite materials (iv) state-of–the-art in fabricating the composites - nano and biocomposites - for environmental applications.

Fracture Strength of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Fracture Strength of Fiber Reinforced Composites
Author: Robert Bruce McKee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1967
Genre: Fracture mechanics
ISBN:

A new theory for the failure of parallel fiber reinforced composites is proposed. Failure is defined as the rapid propagation of a crack transverse to the fibers. The crack is nucleated by the enhancement of stress in the fibers surrounding a random break. Crack propagation occurs when the overall stress is high enough that the expected number of new breaks around a typical crack nucleus is at least one. Existing theories for failure are discussed. The results of previous research on glass and other fine filaments are analyzed. The stresses in fibers near a crack nucleus are calculated. An experimental program using extremely long speciments of parallel fiberglas in epoxy matrix verified the predictions of the theory for strength as a function of time and specimen size, tensile extension to failure and mode of fracture. Study of two dimensional transparent composites under load verified that failure occurred at the size of crack nucleus predicted by the theory.

Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition

Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition
Author: Pascal Magne
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL)
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Guided by the philosophy of biomimetics, the authors combine sound biologic principles with an overriding respect for the natural intact tooth to achieve esthetic satisfaction in the restoration of the anterior dentition. A checklist of fundamental esthetic criteria is presented, and treatment planning, diagnostics, tooth preparation, laboratory procedures, adhesive luting procedures, and maintenance protocols are carefully detailed.