Isobornyl methacrylate as diluent co-monomer on physical-mechanical properties of dental resin composites

摘要

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of isobornyl methacrylate (IBOMA) as a diluent co-monomer on the physical properties of experimental resins. Blends of bisphenol glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) were formulated with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) and IBOMA in different wt%. The degree of conversion, flexural strength, elastic modulus, and ultimate tensile strength were determined. Immediate and 24 h volumetric shrinkage were calculated. Data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's tests (alpha = 0.05). Blends of Bis-GMA and IBOMA showed the lowest ultimate tensile strength, flexural strength, elastic modulus, degree of conversion, and immediate and 24 h volumetric shrinkage results. However, when IBOMA was used together with TEGDMA in blends of Bis-GMA, the resin composites showed best curing performance and high physical-mechanical properties. Thus, the IBOMA is as diluent co-monomer that can be used in dental resin composites to reduce the volumetric shrinkage.