RT Journal Article ID 5c50eb1019bf026d A1 Furman, Benjamin A1 Rawls, H. Ralph A1 Wellinghoff, Stephen A1 Dixon, Hong A1 Lankford, James A1 Nicolella, Dan T1 Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles for the Reinforcement of Dental Restorative Resins JF Critical Reviews™ in Biomedical Engineering JO CRB YR 2000 FD 2000-08-01 VO 28 IS 3&4 SP 439 OP 443 AB Metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized from tantalum ethoxide and zirconium isopropoxide and subsequently surface grafted with vinyl silane and silyl methacrylate coupling agents. The nanoparticles were then dispersed into a commercial dental resin, and the composite was photocured into rigid three-point bend and fracture toughness specimens. The optically transparent/ translucent cured composites demonstrated strength, toughness, and elastic modulus inferior to the unfilled material. Therefore, modifications in surface functionalization are being made to improve coupling and reduce interparticle associations. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/4b27cbfc562e21b8,657c94ee3fd00c46,5c50eb1019bf026d.html