Compomers

Synonyms

Composite Resins, Polyacid Modified

Composite Resins, Polyacid-Modified

Polyacid Modified Composite Resins

Polyacid-Modified Composite Resins

Resins, Polyacid-Modified Composite

Composite materials composed of an ion-leachable glass embedded in a polymeric matrix. They differ from GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS in that partially silanized glass particles are used to provide a direct bond to the resin matrix and the matrix is primarily formed by a light-activated, radical polymerization reaction.