THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center provides a number of physical and mechanical tests, including:
Compressive strength and modulus
Flexural strength and modulus
Diametral tensile strength
Bond tests – inverted cone tensile test, Ultradent shear test, micro-tensile test
Elastic recovery of elastomers
Flexibility (strain in compression) of elastomers
Tear energy of elastomers
Flowability of elastomers
Dimensional changes of elastomers
Microleakage
Gloss of polished surfaces
Radiopacity
ANSI/ADA and ISO tests
Contact Ron Yapp at ron@dentaladvisor.com or John M. Powers at jpowers@dentaladvisor.com for further information.