Effect of the Composition of CAD/CAM Composite Blocks on Mechanical Properties

Figure 1

A bar chart showing the mean (a) Vickers surface microhardness (standard deviation); (b) nanohardness; (c) elastic modulus of eleven tested materials; resin composite CAD/CAM blocks (Lava Ultimate, Shofu, Cerasmart, Brilliant Crios, Grandio Blocs); polymer infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) ceramic block (Enamic); pure PEEK (Ceramill PEEK); ceramic filled PEEK (Dentokeep); and feldspathic ceramic block (Vitablocs Mark II); enamel and dentine.

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