Role of Silorane composites in Dentistry- an Overview of the Composition and Properties

Authors

  • Suresh Mitthra1 , Regunathan Hema2 , Balasubramaniam Anuradha3 , Tirpuravaram Vinay Kumar Reddy3 ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11683

Keywords:

Silorane, polymerization shrinkage, bonding mechanism, biocompatibility.

Abstract

Siloranes are a class of composites introduced in dentistry, introduced by Weinmann et al in 2005. The
term silorane is derived from siloxane and oxirane. The combined form of these two chemical compounds
forms siloranes, which are biocompatible and hydrophobic in nature. The polymerization mechanism of
silorane composites is described as a cationic ring opening polymerization reaction that causes opening and
expansion of the polymeric chain. This reduces the volumetric shrinkage when compared to methacrylate
based composites. This article highlights the composition and properties of silorane composites.

Author Biography

  • Suresh Mitthra1 , Regunathan Hema2 , Balasubramaniam Anuradha3 , Tirpuravaram Vinay Kumar Reddy3 ,

    1
    Reader, 2
    First yr Postgraduate Student, 3
    Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics,
    Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram,
    Pallikaranai, Chennai, 4
    Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental
    college & Hospital, SRM University of science and technology, Potheri, SRM nagar, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu

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Published

2020-10-29

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Section

Articles

License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en

How to Cite

Role of Silorane composites in Dentistry- an Overview of the Composition and Properties. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 1179-1183. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11683