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  • An in-vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new bulk-fill composite 

    Eltayeb, Aziz (University of the Western Cape, 2017)
    Dental composite is a synthetic resin that is used as a tooth coloured restorative material in dentistry. It became the material of choice in the dental field due to its superiority in strength and aesthetics (Garcia et ...
  • An in-vitro evaluation of repair protocols applied to composite resin 

    Irari, Ken W. (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    The shift towards minimally invasive dentistry has meant that dental practitioners are now undertaking procedures that are conservative and preserve as much of the existing tooth structure as possible. Repairing composite ...
  • Micro-hardness and depth of cure of dental bulk-fill composites 

    Abughufa, Hajer (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    Resin composite is one of the most commonly used materials in restorative dentistry. However, it has undergone continuous developments like changes in the fillers and initiators. One such improvement is the new bulk-fill ...
  • Water sorption and solubility of resin filled composites 

    Omar, Hana Ali Alharari (University of the Western Cape, 2015)
    Resin filled dental composite materials has been introduced into dental practice since mid-1960s as an aesthetic restorative material for anterior teeth (Bowen, 1962 cited in Peutzfeldt, 1997). Since then, they have undergone ...