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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Orlogans

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ADVANCES IN REINFORCED RESTORATIONS: A REVIEW ORMOCERS Ormocers, a word originally derived from organically modified ceramic, were originally developed for science and technology (e. g. for special surfaces like protective coatings, non-stick surfaces, anti-static coatings and non-reflective coatings). In contrast to conventional composites, the ormocer matrix is not only organic but also inorganic. Therefore monomers are better embedded in the matrix what reduces the release of monomers.(373) Ormocers basically consist of three components – organic and inorganic portions and the polysiloxanes. The proportions of those components can affect the mechanical, thermal and optical qualities of the material: 1. The organic polymers influence the polarity, the ability to cross link, hardness and optical behaviour. 2. The glass and ceramic components (inorganic constituents) are responsible for thermal expansion and chemical stability. 3. The polysiloxanes influence the elasticity, interface properties and processing. 4. The inorganic components are bound to the organic polymers by multifunctional silane molecules. After polymerisation the organic portion of the methacrylate groups form a three-dimensional network.(374) In spite of all efforts to create a better …show more content…

Nanometer-sized silica particles were fused onto the whiskers to facilitate silanization, minimize whisker entanglement and enhance whisker retention in the resin matrix by roughening the whisker surfaces. These whisker composites demonstrated flexural strength and fracture toughness values nearly twofold those of currently available dental composites.(401) They showed superior performance in thermal cycling between 5 and 60°C water baths up to 105 cycles, long-term water aging for 2 years, and three-body wear. An in vitro biocompatibility study showed that the whisker composites were non-cytotoxic and supported cell attachment and

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