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3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
LED
0
Halogen
Esthet-X
Venus
Supreme XT
FIGURE 4.5
Comparison of water sorption (
μ
g/cm
3
) between nanofilled composites
when photocured by two different sources.
2
1.5
1
0.5
LED
0
Halogen
Esthet-X
Venus
Supreme XT
FIGURE 4.6
Comparison of solubility (
μ
g/cm
3
) between nanofilled
composites when photocured by two different sources.
Source: Retamoso, Mortari, Hörlle, and Gonçalves (2009).
4.8.1
Compressive Strength
The compressive measurement test induces stress into the sample tested (in order to quantify the
maximum strength, the filler and polymeric resin can withstand). This mechanical property results
in higher cohesive strength of the material. Resin-based restorations in functional areas are submitted
