Polymers
Mechanical and Surface Behavior of Contemporary Restorative Materials Exposed to Topical Hemostatic Agents After Artificial Aging: An In Vitro Study
Hemostatic agents are frequently used during pediatric dental procedures and may inadvertently contact restorative materials. This study evaluated the fracture-load and surface roughness of contemporary pediatric restorative materials following exposure to different surgical hemostatic agents after artificial aging. A total of 360 disc-shaped specimens were prepared from three pediatric restorative materials (composite, compomer, and glass hybrid), with separate sets of 180 specimens allocated to fracture-load and …