Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 186-193 , March 2008

Water uptake and strength characteristics of a nanofilled resin-based composite

Received 23 July 2007 ,Revised 22 November 2007 ,Accepted 24 November 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2007.11.015

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 186-193 , March 2008