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Dental resin composites generate microparticles and impact on gingival keratinocytes-In vitro study.

European journal of oral sciences · Pullinen E, Sirkiä SV, Nyman J, Vallittu PK, Loimaranta V · 2026-08-05

Dental resin composites release microparticles when ground with dental burs; these particles adhered to gingival cells and triggered inflammation without reducing cell survival, though particle size varied depending on the material and grinding method used.

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