Abstract

NOGUEIRA GOMES, Priscila et al. Effect of artificial accelerated aging on compression strength of composite resin. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2009, vol.47, n.1, pp.54-61. ISSN 0001-6365.

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of artificially accelerated aging (AAA) on the resistance to compression of resin composites Filtek Z-250 (F), Charisma (C), Durafill VS (D), Supreme for body (SNC) and Supreme Translucent (SNt). Sixteen test specimens measuring 4 x 8 mm were made of each resin composite. The resins were inserted in three increments, and on the last of them, a polyester strip and glass slide were placed for the purpose of obtaining a regular surface. Each increment was polymerized by light intensity of 580 to 600 mw/cm², which was monitored with a radiometer (Gnatus) throughout the time of use. Twenty-four hours after the samples were obtained, 8 specimens of each material were submitted to the compression test (Control Group) performed with an EMIC DL 2000, machine, with a 2000 Kgf load cell at a speed of 0.5 mm/min. The other 8 samples of each material were placed in an AAA machine, and remained there for 196 hours, equivalent to 5 years of aging. Next they were submitted to the compression test. The values were submitted to ANOVA and the Tukey test (p<0.05). The results showed that for resins SNt and D there were no statistically significant differences when compared at 24h and after AAA; the other resins showed results of AAA>24h. It was concluded that artificially accelerated aging increased the resistance to compression of the resin composites F, C and SNc.

Keywords : compression strength; composite resin; artificial accelerated aging.