Abstract
Photo-polymerisation is now a widely accepted initiation mode for the clinical hardening processes required with a wide range of biomaterials including dental adhesives and restoratives. As we discuss in detail, there is a strong relationship between the progressive phenomenon of photo-polymerisation, with attendant network formation, and shrinkage stresses and strains set up in the material and its host environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Dental Hard Tissues and Bonding |
| Place of Publication | Heidelberg, Germany |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Pages | 123-154 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |