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Comparative Study of Direct Resin Composites with Different Formulations.

Dentistry journal · Garoushi S, Mangoush E, Abdulmajeed AA, Bijelic-Donova J, Vallittu PK, Lassila L · 2026-08-17

Three resin composites with different formulations showed distinct mechanical and physical properties, with CLEARFIL AP-X demonstrating superior strength and toughness but rougher surfaces, while MAJESTY ES Flow exhibited superior wear resistance and gloss. No single material excelled across all tested properties.

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