Polymerization shrinkage by volume was overcome by adding:
Correct Answer: Fillers
Description: Advantages of adding fillers:
Reduces the coefficient of thermal expansion
Reduces polymerization shrinkage
Increases abrasion resistance
Decreases water sorption
Increases tensile and compressive strengths
Increases fracture toughness
Increases flexure modulus
Provides radiopacity
Improves handling properties
Increases translucency
Ref: Textbook of Operative Dentistry, Nisha and Amit Garg, 3rd edition, Pg no:253
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