Contraction Stress Related to Degree of Conversion and Reaction Kinetics
R.R. Braga1,*, and
J.L. Ferracane2
1 Department of Dental Materials, University of São Paulo, School of Dentistry, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2227, São Paulo, SP, 05508-900, Brazil; and
2 Department of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Oregon Health & Science University, School of Dentistry, 611 SW Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97201, USA;

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Figure 1. Average contraction stress curves obtained with different exposure times (A) and different inhibitor concentrations (B).
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Figure 2. Polynomial regression curve of contraction stress vs. degree of conversion (A) and contraction stress vs. time constant (B).
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