Marginal Fracture Toughness of Composite Resins

Abstract

The marginal fracture toughness of several types of composite resins was determined by means of the rattler test. Microparticle-filled resins showed significantly higher marginal fracture toughness than conventional composites. Posterior restorative composites were intermediate between MFRs and conventional composites. Amalgams were inferior to restorative resins. These data correspond with the clinical findings of restorative materials.