Exercise No. 347
Subject Code: 017
The 15 questions for this exercise are based on the article, "Cigarette smoke: effects on water sorption and solubility of restorative dental composites", on pages 54-57. This exercise was developed by Charles Martello, DDS, FAGD, in association with the General Dentistry Self-Instruction committee.
Reading the article and successfully completing this exercise will enable you to:
- recognize the influence of cigarette smoke on water sorption and solubility of dental composite resins;
- understand that increased water sorption and solubility can lead to increased polymer breakdown and decreased durability of dental composite resins; and
- utilize knowledge acquired clinically in the selection and application of restorative dental composites.