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SHRINKAGE AS THE PREDICTOR OF MARGINAL DETERIORATION.[3.2] POLYMERIZATION Composite restorations are subjected to polymerization shrinkage which occurs due to affiliation of the resin molecules with one another and formation of chemical bonds which reduce the material sbulk[23]The C-factor plays an major role in determining the amount of shrinkage. C factor is defined as the ratio between the bonded and unbounded cavity surfaces. Increasing this ratio also increases the stress from polymerization shrinkage.[24]Shrinkage of composites results in stresses, cuspal deflection which inturn leads to enamel cracks, hypersensitivity, marginal degradation, microleakage. It also includes potential debonding of the tooth composite interface.[25]The amount of shrinkage and stresses varies with the composite filling material used.[26][27].It is influenced by material flow, chemistry, curing dynamics and the size and shape of the preparation, hygroscopic expansion. The intensity and duration of curing have been found to affect polymerization.[28] Polmerization shrinkage stress of composite resin is about 13-17MPa.Therefore adhesive agents should have a good bond strength higher than this amount.[29][30]Polymerization shrinkage of composites can lead to microleakage which can cause an immediate inflammatory reaction in pulp.[31][32][33].Three different strategies to reduce polymerization stress includes modification to placement technique, altered curing schemes, use of a resilient liner on dentin.[34][35]
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