List of publications on fibre-reinforced composites

Academic Dissertation

Tanner J. Adhesion of oral microbes to dental fiber reinforced composites. With emphasis on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. Academic Dissertation. University of Turku, ser. D -Tom. 568. Turku 2003, FINLAND.

Özcan M. Adhesion of resin composites to biomaterials in dentistry: an evaluation of surface conditioning methods. Academic Dissertation, University of Groningen, ISBN 90-367-194-9, Groningen 2003, the NETHERLANDS.

Heikkinen V. Studies on polymer matrices of dental fiber-reinforced composites; release of residual methacrylate, water sorption and solubility. Academic Dissertation. University of Turku, ser. D -Tom. 573. Turku 2003, FINLAND.

II Original Research Articles
Related to FRC

Ahlstrand Wisua M, Finger Werner J. Direct and indirect fiber-reinforced fixed partila dentures: Case reports. Quintessence 2002; vol. 33, number 5: 359-365.

Cemal Aydin, Handan Yilmaz, Alper Caglar. Effect of glass fiber reinforcement on the flexural strength of different denture base resins. Quintessence 2002; vol. 33, number 6: 457-463.

Ayman E. Ellakwa, Peter M. Marquis. Influence of fiber type and wetting agent on the flexural properties of an indirect fiber reinforced composite. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2002; 88:485-90.

B. Kargül, U.Kabalay, E.Cailar. Glassfibre reinforced composite resin bonded space maintainers. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry; Vol. 3 September 2002.

Ellakwa AE, Shortall AC, Marquis PM. Influence of fiber type and wetting agent on the flexural properties of an indirect fiber reinfoced composite. J Prosth Dent 2002; 88: 485-490.

Xu, H.H.K., Schumacher, G.E., Eichmiller, F.C., Peterson, R.C., Antonucci, J.M., Mueller, H.J. Continuous-fiber preform reinforcement of dental resin composite restorations. Dental Materials 19 (2003); 523-530.

Hugo, B. Intraoral hergestellte glasfaserverstärkte Kompositbrücken zum Ersatz einzelner Frontzähne. Chairside fiber-reinforced resin composite fixed partial dentures. Inf Orthod Kieferorthop 2003;35:55-63.

Ylimaz H, Aydin C, Caglar A, Yasar A. The effect of glass fiber reinforcement on the residual monomer content of two denture base resins. Quintessence Int. 2003; 34:148-53.

Bouillaguet S, Schutt A, Marin I, Etechami L, Di Salvo G, Krejci I. Replacement of missing teeth with fiber-reinforced composite FPDs: clinical protocol. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent, 2003; 15: 195-202

Bouillaguet et al Zähnärtzliche Mitteilungen, 2003; 93: 44-50 (in Germany)

Hugo B. Intraoral hergestellte glasfaserverstärkte Kompositbrücken zum Ersatz einzelner Frontzähne (Chairside fiber-reinforced resin composite fixed partial dentures). Inf Orthod Kieferorthop 2003; 35: 55-63. (in Germany)

Hugo B. Direkte kompositbrüken im frontzahnbereich. Quintessenz: 2003; 11: 1163-1175. (in Germany)

Säilynoja ES, Shinya A, Gomi H, Ishii Y. The effect of immersion temperature on the flexural strength of a pre-coated fiber reinforced composite resin. Prosthodontic Research & Practice, 2003; 2: 1-10.

Kargül B, Caglar E, Kabalay U. Glass fiber reinforced composite resin space maintainer: case reports. J Dent Child (Chic) 2003; 70(3): 258-61.

Kim SH, Watts DC. The effect of reinforcement with woven E-glass fibers on the impact strength of compelete dentures fabricated with high-impact acrylic resin. J Prosthet Dent. 2004; 91: 274-280.

Hamza TA, Rosenstiel SF, Elhosary MM, Ibraheem RM. The effect of fiber reinforcement on the fracture toughness and flexural strength of provisional restorative resins. J Prosthet Dent. 2004; 91: 258-264.

Chai J, Takahashi Y, Hisama K, Shimizu H. Water sorption and dimensionsl stability of three glass fiber-reinforced composites. Int J Prosthodont. 2004; 17: 195-9.

Articles published by Pekka Vallittu and/or his research group:

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. Reinforcement of acrylic resin denture base material with metal or fibre strengtheners. J Oral Rehabil 1992;19:225-230.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. Effect of metal strengthener's surface roughness on fracture resistance of acrylic denture base material. J Oral Rehabil 1992;19:385-391.

Vallittu PK. Effect of some properties of metal strengtheners on the fracture resistance of acrylic denture base material construction. J Oral Rehabil 1993;20:241-248.

Vallittu PK. Comparison of two different silane compounds used for improving adhesion between fibers and acrylic denture base material. J Oral Rehabil 1993;20:533-539

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Evaluation of damage to removable dentures in two cities in Finland. Acta Odontol Scand 1993;51:363-369.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Acrylic resin - fiber composite - Part I: The effect of fiber concentration on fracture resistance. J Prosthet Dent 1994;71:607-612.

Vallittu PK. Acrylic resin-fiber composite - Part II: the effect of polymerization shrinkage of polymethyl methacrylate applied to fiber roving on the transverse strength. J Prosthet Dent 1994;71:613-617.

Vallittu PK. The effect of void space and polymerization time on transverse strength of acrylic - glass fibre composite. J Oral Rehabil 1995;22:257-261.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Transverse strength and fatigue of denture acrylic-glass fiber composite. Dent Mater 1994;10:116-121.

Vallittu PK. Comparison of the in vitro fatigue resistance of acrylic resin partial denture reinforced with continuous glass fibers or metal wire. J Prosthod1996;5:115-121.

Vallittu PK. Ultra-high-modulus polyethylene ribbon as reinforcement for denture polymethyl methacrylate: A Short communication. Dent Mater 1997;13:381-382.

Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of denture polymethyl methacrylate reinforced with continuous glass fibers or metal wire. Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:392-396.

Vallittu PK, Kokkonen M. Deflection fatigue of a cobalt-chromium, titanium and gold alloy cast denture clasp. J Prosthet Dent 1995;74:412-419.

Vallittu PK. Fatigue resistance and stress of wrought-steel wire clasps. J Prosthodont 1996;5:186-192.

Vallittu PK. Curing of silane coupling agent and its effect on the transverse strength of autopolymerizing polymethylmethacrylate-glass fibre composite. J Oral Rehabil 1997:24:124-130.

Vallittu PK. Impregnation of glass fibres with polymethylmethacrylate by using a powder coating method. Applied Composite Materials 1995;2:51-58.

Vallittu PK. Dimensional accuracy and stability polymethylmethacrylate reinforced with metal wire or with continuous glass fiber. J Prosthet Dent 1996;75:617-621.

Vallittu PK. Transverse strength, ductility, and qualitative elemental analysis of cobalt-chromium alloy after various durations of induction melting. J Prosthod 1997;6:55-60.

Vallittu PK. Some factors affecting the transverse strength of repaired denture acrylic resin. Eur J Prosthodont Rest Dent 1996;4(1):7-9.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Release of residual methyl methacrylate into water from glass fiber - polymethyl methacrylate composite used in dentures. Biomater 1997;18:181-185.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Water sorption and solubility of glass fiber reinforced denture polymethyl methacrylate resin. J Prosthet Dent 1997;77:531-534.

Vallittu PK. Unpolymerized surface layer of autopolymerizing polymethyl methacrylate resin. J Oral Rehabil 1999;26:208-212.

Vallittu PK. Glass fiber reinforcement in repaired acrylic resin removable dentures: Preliminary results of a clinical study. Quintessence Int 1997;28:39-44.

Vallittu PK. Oxygen inhibition of autopolymerization of polymethylmethacrylate - glass fibre composite. J Mater Sci Mater Med 1997;8:489-492.

Vallittu PK, Narva K. Impact strength of a modified continuous glass fiber-polymethylmethacrylate composite. Int J Prosthodont 1997;10:142-148.

Vallittu PK. Some aspects of the tensile strength of unidirectional glass fiber - polymethyl methacrylate composite used in dentures. J Oral Rehabil 1998;25:100-105.

Vallittu PK, Ekstrand K. In vitro cytotoxicity of fiber-polymethyl methacrylate composite used in dentures. J Oral Rehabil 1999;26:666-671.

Vallittu PK. Compositional and weave pattern analyses of glass fibers in dental polymer fiber composites. J Prosthod1998;7:170-176.

Vallittu PK. The effect of glass fiber reinforcement on the fracture resistance of a provisional fixed partial denture. J Prosthet Dent 1998:79:125-130.

Vallittu PK, Ruyter IE, Ekstrand K. Effect of water storage on the flexural properties of E-glass and silica fiber acrylic resin composite. Int J Prosthodont 1998;11:340-350.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of water and artificial saliva on the fatigue resistance of cobalt-chromium dental alloy. J Prosthet Dent 1998;80:708-713.

Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of acrylic polymers reinforced with unidirectional and woven glass fibers. J Prosthet Dent 1999;81:318-326.

Waltimo T, Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Haapasalo M. Adherence of Candida albicans to the surface of polymethylmethacrylate E glass fiber composite used in dentures. Int J Prosthodont 1999;12:83-86.

Vallittu PK. Prosthodontic treatment with glass fiber reinforced composite resin bonded fixed partial denture. A clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 1999;82:132-135.

Miettinen VM, Narva K, Vallittu PK. Water sorption, solubility and post-curing of glass fibre reinforced polymers. Biomater 1999;20:1187-1194.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adherence of Streptococcus mutans to an E-glass fiber -reinforced composite and conventional restorative materials used in prosthetic dentistry. J Biomed Mater Res 2000;49:250-256.

Sewón LA, Ampula L, Vallittu PK. Rehabilitation of a periodontal patient with rapidly progressing marginal alveolar bone loss. A case report. J Clin Periodontol 2000; 27:615-619. Vallittu PK. A case report: A glass fibre reinforced composite resin bonded fixed partial denture. Eur J Prosthodont Rest Dent 2001;9:35-39.

Nohrström TJ, Vallittu PK, Yli-Urpo A. The effect of position and quantity of glass fibers on the fracture resistance of provisional fixed partial denture. Int J Prosthodont 2000;13:72-78.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Denture base polymer Alldent Sinomer: mechanical properties, water sorption and release of residual compounds. J Oral Rehabil 2001;28:607-613.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK, Forss H. Release of fluoride from glass fibre -reinforced composite with multiphase polymer matrix. J Mater Mater Med 2001;12:503-505.

Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded, glass fiber reinforced composite fixed partial dentures - A clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:413-418.

Lastumäki T, Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of bulk fiber-reinforced composite DC-Tell used in fixed partial dentures. Int J Prosthodont 2001;14:22-26.

Kallio T, Lastumäki T, Vallittu PK. Bonding of restorative composite resin to some polymeric composite substrates. Dent Mater 2001;17:80-86.

Lassila LVJ, Nohrström T, Vallittu PK. Influence of water sorption on properties of unidirectional fiber composite. Biomater 2002;2002:23;2221-9

Narva K, Vallittu PK, Yli-Urpo A. Clinical survey of acrylic resin removable denture repairs with glass-fiber reinforcement. Int J Prosthodont 2001;14:219-224.

Vallittu PK. Effect of 180 weeks water storage on the flexural properties of E-glass and silica fiber acrylic resin composite. Int J Prosthodont 2000;13:334-339.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Effect of water storage of E-glass fiber-reinforced composite on adhesion of Streptococcus mutans. Biomater 2001;22:1613-1618.

Waltimo T, Vallittu PK, Haapasalo M. Adherence of Candida species to newly polymerized and water-stored denture base polymer. Int J Prosthodont 2001;14:457-460.

Vallittu PK. Use of woven glass fibres to reinforce a composite veneer. A fracture resistance and acoustic emission study. J Oral Rehabil 2002;29:423-429.

Vallittu PK. Faserverstärkte Komposite (FRC) in der zahnärztlichen Prothetik. Deutsche Zahnärztliche Zeitschrift 57 (2002), 7; 399-405.

Lastumäki, TM, Kallio, TT, Vallittu PK. The bond strength of light-curing composite resin to finally polymerized and aged glass fiber-reinforced composite substrate. Biomaterials 2002;23: 4533-4539.

Rantala, L.I., Lastumäki, T.M., Peltomäki, T., Vallittu, P.K. Fatique resistance of removable orthodontic appliance reinforced with glass fibre weave. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2003; 30:501-506.

Polat TN, Karacaer O, Trevergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Water sorption, solubility and dimensional changes of denture base polymers reinforced with short glass fibers. J. Biomater Appl. 2003:17;321-35.

Tanner J, Carlen A, Soderling E, Vallittu PK. Adsorption of parotid saliva proteins and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans ATCC 21752 to dental fiber-reinforced composites. J Biomed Mater Res. 2003;15;66B(1):391-8

Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. The effect of fiber orientation on the thermal expansion coefficients of fiber-reinforced composites. Dent Mater. 2003;19(6):471-477.

Vallittu PK, Kurunmaki H. Bond strength of fibre-reinforced composite to the metal surface. J Oral Rehabil. 2003;30(9):887-92.

Le Bell AM, Tanner J, Lassila LV, Kangasniemi I, Vallittu PK. Depth of light-initiated polymerization of glass fiber-reinforced composite in a simulated root canal. Int J Prosthodont. 2003;16(4):403-8.

Närhi TO, Tanner J, Ostela I, Narva K, Nohrstrom T, Tirri T, Vallittu PK. Anterior Z250 resin composite restorations: one-year evaluation of clinical performance. Clin Oral Investig. 2003 Sep 18 [Epub ahead of print]

Ozcan M, Vallittu PK. Effect of surface conditioning methods on the bond strength of luting cement to ceramics. Dent Mater. 2003 Dec;19(8):725-31.

Lassila LVJ, Tanner J, Le Bell AM, Narva K, Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of fiber reinforced root canal posts. Dent Mater 2004; 20: 29-36.

Karacaer O, Polat TN, Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. The effect of length and concentration of glass fibers on the mechanical properties of an injection- and a compression-molded denture base polymer. J Prosthet Dent 2003; 90(4): 385-93.

Tezvergil A, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK. Composite-composite repair bond strength: effect of different adhesion primers. Dent Mater 2003; 19(8): 521-5.

Narva KK, Lassila LV, Vallittu PK, Fatigue resistance and stiffness of glass fiber-reinforced urethane dimethacrylate composite. J Prosthet dent. 2004 feb; 91(2): 158-63.

Trezvergil A, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Strength of adhesive-bonded fiber-reinforced composites to enamel and dentin substrates. Adhesive Dent 2003; 4: 301-311.

Vallittu PK. Survival rates of resin-bonded, glass fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures with a mean follow-up of 42 months: A pilot study. J Prosthet Dent. 2004; 91: 241-246.  

Alander P, lassila LVJ, Tezvergil A Vallittu PK. Acoustic emission of fiber-reinforced composite in flexural testing, Dent Mater 2004; 20: 305-312 .

Tezvergil A. Lassila LVJ. Yli-Urpo A. Vallittu PK. Repair bond strength of restorative resin composite applied to fiber-reinforced composite substrate, Acta Odontol Scand 2004; 62: 51-60.

III Review articles

Vallittu PK. A review of methods used to reinforce polymethyl methacrylate resin. J Prosthodont 1995;4:183-187.

Vallittu PK. A review of fiber reinforced denture base resin. J Prosthodont 1996;5;270-276.

Ruyter IE, Kaaber S, Vallittu PK. Plast og protetikk (Plastics and prosthetic dentistry). Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1999; 6: 292 - 302. (Published also in: Tandläkärtidningen, Tannlaegebladet, Tidende)

Kreulen, CM. Vezelversterkte adhesiefbruggen. Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd 2003; 110:255-260.

IV Books and chapters in books

Vallittu PK. Factors contributing to the fracture of an acrylic resin based denture. A study to improve the mechanical properties of polymethylmethacrylate with continuous fibres. Kuopio University Publications B. Dental Sciences 6. 1994. 89 p.

Vallittu PK (Editor). The first international symposium on fibre reinforced plastics in dentistry on 27-29 August 1998 in Turku, Finland. University of Turku & Biomaterials Project, Turku, 1999.

Vallittu PK. Experiences of using glass fibres with multiphase acrylic resin systems. Theoretical background and clinical examples. In: Vallittu PK (ed.): The first symposium on fibre reinforced plastics in dentistry. University of Turku & Biomaterials Project, Turku, 1999. Paper 2.

Vallittu PK, Könönen M. Chapter 4.1: Prosthodontic materials. Biomechanical aspects and materials properties. In: Karlsson S, Nilner K, Dahl B (editors): A textbook of fixed prosthodontics - The Scandinavian approach, Publishing House Gothia, Stockholm, 2000, pp. 116-130.

Vallittu PK (Editor). The second international symposium on fibre reinforced plastics in dentistry. A scientific workshop on dental fibre-reinforced composites on 13 October 2001 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry & Biomaterials Research, Turku, 2002.

Vallittu PK. Strength and interfacial adhesion of FRC-tooth system. In: Vallittu PK (ed.): The second international symposium on fibre reinforced plastics in dentistry. University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry, Turku, Finland. Paper 1.

V Professional articles

Vallittu P. Levyproteesimateriaalin vahvistaminen. Suom Hammaslääkärilehtilehti 1990;37:1080-1084.

Vallittu P. Katsaus irroitettavien hammasproteesien vaurioitumiseen. Hammasteknikko 1993;(4):12-15.

Vallittu P. Metallivahvikkeet akryyliproteeseissa. Hammasteknikko 1994;(2):4-7.

Vallittu P. Lectio praecursoria: Hammasproteesin vaurioiutuminen - menetelmät proteesin vahvistamiseksi. Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1994;1:1114-1117.

Vallittu P. Tutkimus polymetyylimetakrylaatin mekaanisten ominaisuuksien parantamisesta jatkuvilla kuiduilla. Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1994;1(16):923.

Vallittu P. Kuitukomposiitti proteesimateriaaliksi. Hammasteknikko 1994;(3):4-6.

Vallittu P. Voinko vaikuttaa akryyliproteesin korjaussauman lujuuteen? Hammasteknikko 1995;(2):12-14.

Vallittu PK. Fiber composite materials in prosthetic dentistry. International Union of Schools of Oral Health. Newsletter 1996;(10):21-23.

Vallittu P. Onko kuitulujitteisten proteesimuovien aika jo tullut? Hammasteknikko 1997;(2):12-15.

Vallittu P. Kuitulujitteiset muovit hammaslääketieteessä. Osa I: Lujitetun muovin ominaisuudet. Suomen Hammaslääkärilehti 1997;4:844-848.

Vallittu P, Nohrström T. Kuitulujitteiset muovit hammaslääketieteessä. Osa II: Kliininen käyttö. Suomen Hammaslääkärilehti 1997;4:2012-2018.

Vallittu P. Preimpregnerade fibrer förstärker dentala kompositer. NIOM-info 1997;(3):1-2.

Kallio T, Vallittu P. Kuitulujittenen muovi tuo protetiikkaan uusia mahdollisuuksia: Pitkäaikaisväliaikainen silta. Suomen Hammaslääkärilehti 1998;5(17):954-957.

Vallittu P. Lasikuiturunkoinen silta kultasillan sijasta, tapausselostus. Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1999;6:360-364.

Sevelius C, Vallittu P, Sewón L. Parodontaalinen kiskotus kuitulujitteisella muovilla. Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1999;6:726-729.

Vallittu P, Lastumäki T. Muovit hammasprotetiikassa. Hammasteknikko, 1999;(3):4-10.Vallittu P. Kestävät paikat amalgaamin jälkeen. Hyvä Terveys 2001;9:52-54.

Tanner J, Vallittu P. Juurikanavanastat ja niiden käyttöön liittyvät riskit. Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 2001;8(8):478-482.Kallio, P, Moxom R. "Pre-impregnated glass-fibre reinforced splints and bridges in the occlusal therapy of periodontitis, part one". Independent Dentistry, Restorative & Aesthetic Practice, vol. 4, no 2: 73-79, March 2002.

Kallio, P, Moxom R. "Pre-impregnated glass-fibre reinforced splints and bridges in the occlusal therapy of periodontitis, part two". Independent Dentistry, Restorative & Aesthetic Practice, vol. 4, no 3, April 2002.

Kangasniemi I, Vallittu P, Meiers J, Dyer S., Rosentritt M. Consensus Statement on Fiber-Reinforces Polymers: Current Status, Future Directions, and How They Can Be Used to Enhance Dental Care. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 2003;16 (2):209. 

VI Abstracts

Vallittu PK. Heterogeneous areas in acrylic-glass fiber composite material. Congress abstract, Annual Dental Meeting 1992, Helsinki, Finland. Published also in: Proc Finn Dent Soc 1992;88:103.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Evaluation of damages to removable dentures in Finland. Congress abstract, Annual Dental Meeting 1993, Helsinki, Finland. Published also in: Proc Finn Dent Soc 1993;89:83.

Vallittu PK. Polymerization shrinkage of PMMA - Effect on properties of fibre composite. Congress abstract, 2nd NOF/CED Joint Meeting, August 25-28, 1993, Kolding, Denmark.

Vallittu PK, Lappalainen R, Lassila VP. Acrylic resin-fiber composite - The effect of fiber concentration on fracture resistance. Congress absract, 2nd Congress of Estonian Society of Stomatology, October 14-16, 1993, Tartu, Estonia.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. GF-reinforcement of an acrylic resin denture base - The effect on fatigue weakening. Congress abstract, Annual Dental Meeting 1994, Helsinki, Finland, p.141. Published also in Suom Hammaslääkärilehti 1994;1:741.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Wetting the repair surface with MMA affects the strength of acrylic resin. Congress abstract, NOF Meeting, August 19-21, 1994, Gothenburg, Sweden, p.57.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. Continuous glass fibres as reinforcement of denture base PMMA. Congress abstract, SSPD Annual Meeting, August 25-27, 1994, Naantali, Finland.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP. The effect of notch shape on the fatigue resistance of an acrylic resin denture base. Congress abstract, EPA 18th Annual Congress, September 7-9, 1994, Istanbul, Turkey, p.9.

Vallittu P, Lassila V, Lappalainen R. Hajoamaton hammasproteesi - hammaslääketieteellistä materiaalitutkimusta Kuopiossa. Itä-Suomen Lääketiedetapahtuma, September 28-30, 1994, Kuopio, Finland, p.192 (1st Prize of the Poster Competition).

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Ultra-high-modulus polyethylene ribbon as reinforcement for autopolymerizing polymethylmethacrylate. Congress abstract, Annual Dental Meeting 1995, March 15-18, Helsinki, Finland p.142.

Vallittu PK, Lassila VP, Lappalainen R. Comparison of fatigue resistance of glass fiber or metal wire reinforced acrylic resin dentures. IADR Annual Congress 1995, June 28-July 1, Singapore. J Dent Res 1995:74;482.

Vallittu PK, Vojtkova H, Lassila VP. Impact strength of denture polymethyl methacrylate reinforced in various ways. IADR Scandinavian Division (NOF) Annual Congress 1995, August 25-27, Oslo, Norway, p.33.

Vallittu PK. Curing of a silane agent and its effect on the strength of polymethylmethacrylate-glass fibre composite. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference 1995, September 6-8, Cardiff, UK. Published in: Proc Eur Prosthodont Assoc 1995;19:40.

Vallittu P. Murtumapinta kertoo hammasproteesin murtumisen syyn. Itä-Suomen Lääketiedetaphtuma, September 27-29, 1995, Kuopio, Finland, p.188.

Miettinen V, Vallittu P. Tutkimus hammasproteesista liukenevista aineista. Itä-Suomen Lääketiedetapahtuma, September 27-29, 1995, Kuopio, Finland, p.185.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Glass-fiber PMMA composite for dentures: release of residual MMA. IADR Annual Congress 1996, March 13-17, San Fransisco, USA. Abstract #2234. J Dent Res 1996;75:297.

Vallittu PK. The inhibiting effect of oxygen on polymerization of glass-fibre - PMMA composite. EPA/DGZPW Annual Meeting 1996, September 19-21, Tubingen, Germany. p.108.

Vallittu PK. Unpolymerized surface layer of autopolymerizing polymethylmethacrylate resin. IADR/CED-NOF Joint Meeting 1996, September 12-15, Berlin, Germany. p.179.

Vallittu PK, Yli-Urpo A. Fiber composites in prosthetic dentistry: Impregnation of glass fibers with dental PMMA resin. Third International Conference on Composites Engineering ICCE/3, 1996, July 21-26, New Orleans, USA. pp.877-878.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Water sorption and solubility of GF-reinforced denture PMMA resin. IADR Annual Congress 1997, March 19-23, Orlando, USA. Abstract #3265. J Dent Res 1997;76:422.

Vallittu PK, Ekstrand K. In vitro cytotoxicity of fiber-polymethyl methacrylate composite.Vallittu P. Uusia materiaaleja protetiikkaan: kuitukomposiitit. Annual Dental Meeeting Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi 1997, March 13-15, 1997, Helsinki, Finland, pp. 86-87.

Narva K, Vallittu P. Kuitulujite lisää proteesiakryylin iskulujuutta. Annual Dental Meeting Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi 1997, March 13-15, 1997, Helsinki, Finland, p. 152.

Lassila L, Vallittu P. Metallirunkoisen osaproteesin väsymismuutokset. Annual Dental Meeting Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi 1997, March 13-15, 1997, Helsinki, Finland, p.151.

Vallittu PK, Ruyter IE. Swelling of polymethyl(methacrylate) resin at the repair joint of the resin. Annual Dental Meeting of Nordisk Odontologisk Forening-Scandinavian division IADR, August 20-21, 1997, Reykjavik, Iceland, p.36.

Nohrström TJ, Vallittu PK. The effect of glass fiber reinforcement on the fracture resistance of a provisional bridge restoration. Annual Dental Meeting of Nordisk Odontologisk Forening-Scandinavian Division IADR, August 20-21, 1997, Reykjavik, Iceland, p.74.

Vallittu PK. Tensile strength of GF-PMMA composite used in dentures. Annual Dental Meeting of the European Association of Prosthodontics, August 27-27, 1997, Copenhagen, Denmark, p.39.

Vallittu PK. Prime & Bondtm2.1 resin as comonomer system in StickTM fibre composite. Dentsply Dentists of the World Symposium, July 11-12, 1997, Konstanz, Germnany.

Vallittu PK. Bonding in prosthodontics. The second International Dental Conference, October 24, 1997. Kaunas, Lithuania.

Vallittu PK, Ruyter IE, Ekstrand K. Effect of water storage on the flexural properties of E-glass and silica fiber acrylic resin composite. IADR, Nice, France. June 24-27, 1998. Abstract no.1059, p.764.

Waltimo T, Vallittu P, Haapasalo M. Adherence of Candida albicans to polymethylmethacrylate - E-glass fiber composite used in dentures. IADR, Nice, France. June 24-27, 1998, Abtsract no. 2518, p.947.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Water sorption and solubility of glass-fiber reinforced dental polymers. IADR, Nice, France.June 24-27, 1998. Abstract no. 1496, p.818.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adherence of Streptococcus mutans to polymethylmethacrylate - E-glass fiber composite used in dentures. IADR, Nice, France. June 24-27, 1998. Abstract no. 2721, p.947.

Nohrström T, Vallittu PK. The effect of glass fiber reinforcement on the fracture resistance of provisional fixed partial dentures. IADR, Nice, France. June 24-27, 1998. Abstract no. 1500, p.819.

Narva KK, Vallittu PK. Fatigue resistance and stiffness of polymer-glass fiber composite and cobalt-chromium alloy. IADR, Nice, France. June 24-27, 1998. Abstract no. 2520, p.946.

Vallittu P. Kuitulujitteiset proteesit ja kruunut. Valmistustekniset näkökohdat. Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi 1998, Helsinki, Finland. March 14-16, 1998. pp 98-100.Vallittu PK. Experiences of the use of glass fibres with multi-phase acrylic resin systems. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract 3,p. 28.

Waltimo T, Vallittu P, Haapasalo M. Adherence of Candida species to newly polymerized and water-stored denture base resin. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland, August 27-29, 1998. Abstract 75, p. 65.

Nohrström T, Vallittu PK. StickTM fiber composite reinforced provisional fixed partial dentrures - Laboratory and clinical procedure. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract no. 76, p. 66.

Miettinen VM, Nuutinen A, Vallittu PK. Fluoride release of glass fiber - multiphase polymer matrix composite. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract 74, p. 65.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adherence of Streptococcus mutans to glass fiber-polymer composite and conventional restoratives used in prosthetic dentistry. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract n. 24, p 39.

Narva KK, Vallittu PK. Clinical survey of glass fiber reinforcement in acrylic resin removable dentures, European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract 73 p. 64.Lassila L, Vallittu PK. Studies of fatigue of prosthodontic materials. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) Annual Conference, Turku, Finland. August 27-29, 1998. Abstract no. 77, p. 67.

Narva KK, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Comparison of mechanical properties of commercial carbon graphite fiber root canal posts. IADR, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999, Abstract no. 418, p.158.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Mechanical properties of a new denture base polymer Sinomer. IADR, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999, Abstract no. 1691, p.317.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Protein adsorption to materials used in dental glass-fiber polymer composite. 8th Meeting of the International College of Prosthodontics, Stockholm, Sweden, July 7 - 10, 1999.

Waltimo T, Tanner J, Vallittu P, Söderling E, Haapasalo M. Co-adherence of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans on polymethylmethacrylate with and without acquired pellicle. IADR, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999, Abstract no. 1665, p.314.

Vallittu PK. Polymer preimpregnated E-glass fiber reinforcement for methacrylate polymers. IADR, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999, Abstract no. 3550, p.548.

Miettinen VM, Vallittu PK. Release of residual monomers from light-cured and autopolymerized dental polymers. IADR, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999, Abstract no. 192, p. 129.

Vallittu PK. Fibre-reinforced composites - New possibilities in structure design of dental appliances. European Dental Materials Conference, September 2 - 3, 1999, The Netherlands.

Vallittu P. Pintakiinnitteinen silta. Turun hammaslääkäripäivät, January 23, 1999, Turku, Finland.Vallittu P. Fiber-reinforced plastics and their use in fixed prosthodontics. NOF / IADR, August 21-23, 1999, Naantali, Finland. P. 34.

Tanner J, Laiho T, Laajalehto K, Vallittu PK. Effect of water storage on the elemental composition of E-glass surface: an ESCA study. NOF / IADR, August 21-23, 1999. Naantali, Finland. P. 76.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Ther effect of fiber position and polymerization conditions on flexural properties of fiber reiforced composite (FRC). NOF / IADR, August 21-23, 1999. Naantali, Finland. P. 75.

Kallio TT, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Bonding of restorative and veneering composite resin to some polymeric composites. Preliminary results. NOF / IADR, August 21-23, 1999. Naantali, Finland. P. 75.

Lastumäki TM, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced material DC-Tell. SSPD, August 27-29, 1999. Oulu, Finland.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of postcuring on flexural properties of fibre reinforced composite. SSPD, August 27-29, 1999, Oulu, Finland.

Vallittu P. Kuitulujitteiet muovit. Itä-Suomen Lääketiede, September 21-23, 1999, Kuopio, Finland. P.90.

Vallittu PK. Fiber-reinforced composites - Novel materials for prosthodontics. XIII Congress of the Prosthetic Society of the Hungarian Dental Association, September 17-19, 1999, Pecs, Hungary.

Vallittu PK. Effect of long-term water storage on the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composite. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract #827, p. 247.

Nohrström T, Vallittu PK. Influence of water exposure on the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced dimethacrylate composite. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract #3630, p. 596.

Lassila LVJ, Mattila MA, Vallittu PK. Influence of laoding rate on flexural properties to fiber-reinforced composites. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract #2402, p. 444.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adhesion of S.Mutans to reinforcing fibers used in dentistry. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract #148, p. 162.

Narva KK, Vallittu PK, Lassila LVJ, Mattila MA. Effect of polymer matrix of PFR on flexural properties of denture base polymer. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract # 3621, 596.

Kallio T, Lastumäki T, Vallittu PK. Shear bond strength of restorative composites to polymeric substrates. IADR, April 5 - 8, 2000, Washington, DC, USA. Abstract 2480, p.453.

Vallittu PK. Fibre-reinforced composites as a tool in the dynamic treatment approach. NOF/CED August 26-28, 2000, Warsaw, Poland.Vallittu P. Inlay -sillat. Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi. May 11-13, 2000, Helsinki, Finland.

Vallittu P. Kuitulujitteisten muovien mahdollisuudet ja rajoitukset. Terveyskeskushammaslääkäriyhdisteyksen kesäluentopäivät. June 7-9, 2000, Naantali Finland.

Vallittu P. Composite applications in dentistry. The 11th Sicomp Conference on Manufacturing and Design of Composites. May 29-30, 2000 Piteå, Sweden.

Kallio TT, Vallittu PK, Lassila LV. The influence of monomer treating time on polymer bond strength. Preliminary results. EPA 24th Annual Conference. August 23-26, 2000, Gronigen, The Netherlands.

Narva KK, Järvinen EHE, Kangas M, Vallittu PK. Release of chlorhexidine from modified denture base polymer.. EPA 24th Annual Conference. August 23-26, 2000, Gronigen, The Netherlands.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adhesion of S. mutans to saliva coated reinforcing fibres used in dentistry. EPA 24th Annual Conference. August 23-26, 2000, Gronigen, The Netherlands.

Vallittu PK, Sevelius C. Resin-bonded glass fiber reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: A clinical survey. EPA 24th Annual Conference. August 23-26, 2000, Gronigen, The Netherlands.

Viljanen EK, Lassila LVJ, Skrifvars M, Vallittu PK. Influence of initiator and catalyst concentration on degree of conversion of a copolymer with hyperbranched polymer. World Polymer Congress, 38th Macromolecular IUPAC Symposium. July 9 - 14, 2000 Warsaw / Lodz, Poland.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Skrifvars M. Photopolymerization of hyperbranched polymer using dental halogen and plasma arc light-curing device. World Polymer Congress, 38th Macromolecular IUPAC Symposium. July 9 - 14, 2000 Warsaw / Lodz, Poland.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Suun mikrobien adheesio ja syljen protetiinien adsorptio hammaslääketieteellisiin kuitulujitteisiin muoveihin. Turun Biomateriaalipäivät, November 7 - 8, 2000, Turku, Finland.

Vallittu PK. Fibre-reinforced biomaterials and prosthodontics. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Vallittu PK. Use of glass fibers to reinforce a composite veneer. A fracture resitance and acoustic emission study. Intenational College of Prosthodontists (ICP) Meeting, October 17-20, 2001, Sydney, Australia.

Tanner J, Vallittu PK, Söderling E. Adherence of streptococcus mutans to fiber reinforced composites used in prosthetic dentistry. Intenational College of Prosthodontists (ICP) Meeting, October 17-20, 2001, Sydney, Australia.

Kallio TT, Vallittu PK. Comparison of two momomer combinations as intermediate bonding resin. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Narva K, Vallittu PK. Fatigue resistance of fiber-reinforced composite -denture base polymer construction. Intenational College of Prosthodontists (ICP) Meeting, October 17-20, 2001, Sydney, Australia.

Lassila LVJ, Alander P, Mattila M, Vallittu PK. Fracture resistance of glass fibre-reinforced composite crowns. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Nohrström T, Vallittu PK. Fracture resistance of two phase material combination used in fixed partial dentures. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Narva KK, Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of denture base polymer reinforced with fibre-reinforced composite systems. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Tanner J, Carlen A, Söderling E Vallittu PK. Salivary protein adsorption to different fiber reinforced composites and conventional restorative materials used in dentistry. European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) 25th Annual Conference, September 6 - 8, 2001, Prague, Czech Republic.

Vallittu PK. Can new materials replace metals? Crown and bridge restorations. Academy of Dental Materials conference, October 25 - 27, 2001, Siena, Italy.

Vallittu P. Omatoimisen vanhuksen proteettinen hoito. Hammaslääketiede - Odontologi 2001. November 6 - 10-11, 2001, Helsinki, Finland.

Vallittu PK, Kurunmäki H. Bond strength of fiber-reinforced composite to the metal surface. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #1168.

Alander P, Lassila LVJ, Tezvergil A, Vallittu PK. Acoustic emission analysis of fiber-reinforced composite . IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #1249 .Narva K, Vallittu PK. Effect of direction of bi-directional fibers and differnt preimpregnation on properties in denture base polymer. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #3144.

Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Photopolymerization of fiber-reinforced root canal post. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #3479.

Dyer SR, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of fiber position on fracture load of fiber-reinforced composite. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #3141.

Özcan M, Vallittu PK. Effect of surface conditioning methods on the bond strength of luting cement to ceramics. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #1688.

Lastumäki TM, Vallittu PK. The shear bond strength of light curing composite resin to fiber-reinforced composite. IADR, March 6 - 9, 2002, San Diego, CA, USA. Abstract #1914.

Tezvergil A, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Adhesion of fiber-reinforced composite to enamel. Annual Conference of Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association, Istanbul, Turkey, May 23 - 25, 2002.

Vallittu PK. Fiber-reinforced composite as prosthodontic material. Annual Conference of Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association, Istanbul, Turkey, May 23 - 25, 2002.

Säilynoja, E.S., Shinya, A., and Ishii, Y., The effects of deterioration temperature and time to the mechanical properties of the fiber reinforced composite resin, Fourth International Congress on Dental Materials Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, October 29 – November 1, 2002,

Shinya, A., Säilynoja, E.S., Yokoyama, D.,  Matsuda, T., and Shinya, Stress distribution of glass fiber reinforced composite for fixed partial dentures: A finite element analysis of the effects of various loading conditions.The 29th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Reno, Nevada, USA, Abstract 531. April 30th to May 3rd 2003,

Säilynoja, E.S., Shimizu, K., Masuda, T., Ishii, Y., Gomi, H., and Shinya, .A. The critical surface of fiber reinforced composite resin during the water deterioration. The 29th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Reno, Nevada, USA, Abstract 532. April 30th to May 3rd 2003.

Schulz K, Borchers L, Stiesch-Scholz M. Fracture resistance of four-unit composite bridges with and without fibre-reinforcement. IADR, Göteborg, June 25-28, 2003, abstract/poster 2014.

Varrela, T., Peltomäki, T., Varrela, J. Fibre reinforced composite in orthodontics. The 2nd World Edgewise Orthodontic Congress, Florence, Italy, June 5-7, 2003.

Sfondrini MF, Cacciafesta V, Lena A, Lucchese A, Vallittu P. Fiber reinforced composites (FRCs) and orthodontic stainless steel archwires: comparison of mechanical properties by means of three-point bending test. Prog Orthod 4/II: 90, 2003.

Tezvergil A, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. The effect of fiber orientation on the adhesive properties of fiber reinforced composite to enamel. International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 9 – 13, 2003.

Tezvergil A, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of adhesion primers on the composite-composite bond strengths. IADR, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 24 – 29, 2003.

Tanner J, Söderling E, Vallittu PK. Early plaque formation on fiber reinforced composites in vivo. IADR, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 24 – 29, 2003.

Alander P. Lassila LVJ, Xie Q, Vallittu PK. Quartz, carbon/graphite and E-glass fibers as reinforcement of epoxy and dimethacrylate polymers. IADR, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 24 – 29, 2003.

Dyer SR, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Retainer design and fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial denture fracture load. IADR, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 24 – 29, 2003.

Narva KK, Lassila LVJ, Jokinen M, Vallittu PK. The effect of different fibers on fatigue resistance of acrylic resin denture base. International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 9 – 13, 2003.

Puska M, Yli-Urpo A, Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of oligomer-modified acrylic bone cement with semi-IPN structure. 18th European Conference on Biomaterials, Stuttgart, Germany, October 1-4, 2003.

Alander P, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. How do the span length and cross-sectional design influence test specimens strength values? European Prosthodontic Society (EPA) Annual Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, September 4-6, 2003.

Özcan M, Vallittu PK. Could chairside silica coating application be an alternative to its laboratory counterpart for conditioning the non-etchable ceramics? European Prosthodontic Society (EPA) Annual Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, September 4-6, 2003.

Lassila LVJ, Tezvergil A, Vallittu PK. The bond strength of veneering composite to fiber-reinforced composite with different fiber directions. International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 9 – 13, 2003.

Tezvergil, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. The Effect of fiber orientation of the adhesive properties of fiber reinforced composite to enamel. International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 9 – 13, 2003.

Väkiparta M, Forsback A-P. Lassila L, Yli-Urpo A, Vallittu PK. Biomimetic mineralization of glass fiber reinforced composite with multiphase biopolymer matrix. 18th European Conference on Biomaterials, Stuttgart, Germany, October 1-4, 2003.

Mattila R, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Production and structural characterization of porous non-degradable fiber-reinforced composite. 18th European Conference on Biomaterials, Stuttgart, Germany, October 1-4, 2003.

Vallittu PK, Yli-Urpo A, Puska M, Mattila R, Lassila LVJ. Fibre-reinforced composites as biomaterial. Intefaces withinh and between, composites. Lake Louise, Canada, October 19-24, 2003.

Puska MA, Yli-Urpo A, Vallittu PK. Flexural properties of oligomer-modified and glass-fiber reinforced acrylic bone cement with semi-IPN structure. 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-21, 2004.

Fokkinga WA, Kreulen CM, LeBell A-M, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK, Creugers NHJ. Failure loads and -modes of resin composite crowns with FRC-posts. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 0408).

Tezvergil A, Lassila LVJ, Yli-Urpo A, Vallittu PK. Repair bond strength of restorative resin composite to fiber-reinforced composite substrate. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 3142).

Fennis WMM, Tezvergil A, Kuij RH, Lassila LVJ, Kreulen CM, Creugers NHJ, Vallittu PK. An in vitro study of fiber reinforced cusp-replacing composite restorations. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 0407).

Narva KK, Polyzois GL, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Strength of repaired and reinforced denture base polymer. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 3251).

LeBell A-M, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Bonding of fiber-reinforced composite post to root canal dentine. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 3132).

Vallittu PK. Resin-bonded fiber-reinforced composite FPD: Clinical follow-up. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 4078).

Dyer SR, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Effect of fiber penetration into veneer layer of bilaminar beams. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004.

Lassila LVJ, Tezvergil A, Alander P, Vallittu PK. Mechanical properties of denture base resin cross-linked with hyperbranched polymer. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004.

Varrela TM, Ikola S, Grusovin G, Vályi P, Gorzó I, Vallittu PK. Clinical study of longevity of fibre reinforced composite periodontal splints. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 1548).

Hamza TA, Rosenstiel SF, Alapati S, El-Hosary MM. Fracture toughness and SEM evaluation of fiber-reinforced provisional restoration resin. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 0409).

Cisneros VC, Stevenson GC, Engelmeier RL, Flaitz CM, Nichols CM, Powers JM, Rivers TE. Glass-fiber reinforcement in acrylic resin removable partial dentures. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 1722).

Smith JL, Dyer SR, Jones JD. Cross-sectional fiber design affects failure of cantilever hybrid dentures. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 0406).

Xu L, Bruckner JA, Kiliminzoglou J, Shiu A, Truhlar M, Schlissel E, Wolff M. In-vitro comparison of fracture strength between two fiber-rei8nforced composite. IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session, Hawai, March 10-13, 2004 (abstract 0581).