Fibre-reinforced dental composites: Influence of aspect ratio and loading percentage on material performance

The study gives us insights into how fibre AR proportions and wt% can impact the performance of dental composites. The detailed parametric study provides valuable insights into the influence of the parameters and illustrates the impact of fibre characteristics on dental composite performance. It shows a complex relationship where increasing fibre weight percentage could improve load-bearing capacity but may have a negative effect on physico-mechanical behaviour because of reduced degree of conversion. This highlights the need to optimize fibre lengths and wt% to maintain enhanced mechanical and physical properties. These findings could lead to significant improvements in the quality and durability of dental materials, improving patient outcomes and expanding the application of fibre-reinforced composites in restorative dentistry.