Monomer Conversion of Pre-heated Composite
M. Daronch1,2,
F.A. Rueggeberg2,*, and
M.F. De Goes1,3
1 Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil;
2 Dental Materials Section, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-1260, USA; and
3 Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Piracicaba at UNICAMP, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil;

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Figure 1. Relationship between composite conversion at 20-second exposure and various temperatures and surfaces. n = 5 specimens per experimental group; vertical bar = ± standard deviation; box = control (22°C).
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Figure 2. Composite conversion of pre-heated conditions relative to control values. n = 5 specimens per experimental group; vertical bar = ± standard deviation.
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