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We assessed the effects of SiO2-nanocomposite film coating of four types of CAD/CAM composite resin blocks: Cerasmart, Katana Avencia block, Lava Ultimate, and Block HC on surface hardness and bacterial attachment.

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Why is it important?

Surface modification by SiO2-nanocomposite film coating has potential to improve wear resistance and susceptibility to plaque accumulation of CAD/CAM composite resin restorations.

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https://doi.org/10.4012/dmj.2016-135

Dr Satoshi Yamaguchi
Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry

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This page is a summary of: SiO2-nanocomposite film coating of CAD/CAM composite resin blocks improves surface hardness and reduces susceptibility to bacterial adhesion, Dental Materials Journal, January 2017, Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices,
DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2016-135.
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