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Surface Physical and Mechanical Properties of Short Fibre Reinforced Composite Resins in Direct Restorative Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Australian Dental Journal · Murray Macpherson, Michael Liddell, Touraj Nejatian · 2026-05-12

Researchers systematically reviewed studies on short fibre reinforced composite resins used as direct restorations, finding that matrix composition and fibre characteristics influence surface properties, though long-term clinical evidence remains limited.

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