effect of heat used as a secondary cure upon the physico-mechanical properties of inlay composite resin

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to evaluate one type of commercially available photocured composite resin inlay [Estilux posterior CVS] through the study of some important physicomechanical properties. These properties, including compressive strength, diametral tensile strength, surface hardness, surface roughness and degree of cure, were measured for the tested material both with and without heat treatment