Which is an effect of fillers in composite is:
Correct Answer: Decreased thermal expansion.
Description: Fillers in composite
Generally between 30% to 70% by volume or 50% to 85% by weight of a composite
Benefits of Fillers
Reinforcement- compressive strength, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity (i.e., stiffness or rigidity), and toughness
Reduction of polymerization shrinkage/contraction
Reduction in thermal expansion and contraction
Control of workability/viscosity
Decreased water sorption
Imparting radiopacity
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