RT Journal Article T1 Regional Variations of mTBS of Light- and Chemically-cured Resin Composite Restorations in Clinically Relevant Situations A1 Macorra García, José Carlos De La A1 Cabrera, Elena AB Purpose: To test whether the distance to the mass center of a buildup made of visible-light- or chemically curing composite resin bonded to dentin and cured in one increment has an influence on microTBS. Materials and Methods: In the experimental groups, one-increment visible-light (Z250) or chemically-cured (TiCore) composite-resins buildups were bonded to flattened bovine dentin surfaces. In the control groups, the same materials were bonded as separate buildups on circumscribed areas to minimize the effect of shearing polymerization contraction. Compound composite/interface/dentin specimens were trimmed out of buildups and tested in tension until detachment; the distances to the mass centers of their respective buildups were recorded as the independent variable. The correlation between microTBS and distances was tested in each group. Slopes and intercepts of regression lines (microTBS to bonded area) were compared in the experimental groups. Results: The correlation between microTBS and distances was negative and statistically significant for both experimental groups (p < 0.0001), but not for the two control groups (p > 0.34). Conclusion: In clinical situations such as direct resin veneering or resin core construction, where a first layer of a light- or chemically cured resin composite is bonded and cured on a broad surface, the microTBS of the interface decreases proportionally to the distance to the mass center of the restoration. PB Quintessence SN 1461-5185 YR 2012 FD 2012-06-06 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44058 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44058 LA spa NO Regional Variations of µTBS of Light- and Chemicallycured Resin Composite Restorations in Clinically Relevant Situations. The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry 2012;14:551–559. DS Docta Complutense RD 8 abr 2025