Hardness of Dental Materials is an Essential Property that Determines the Life of Restorations - An Overview
K Chandrasekharan Nair, Pradeep Dathan, Sreeba SB, Ashish K Soman
Abstract
Hardness is an important mechanical property, which has to be ascertained for the dental materials to ensure longevity of restorations placed in the mouth. Technically it is evaluated by making surface indentations and calculating the resistance offered by the material. Many time-tested tests are available to assess hardness. Such engineering tests are modified to the oral situations. An overview of hardness testing is given in this article.
Topics & Concepts
Property (philosophy)DentistryMedicinePhilosophyEpistemologyDental materials and restorationsDental Implant Techniques and Outcomes