Bis(vinylcyclopropane) and bis(methacrylate) monomers with cholesteryl group for dental composites

Abstract

Novel bis(vinylcyclopropane)-based monomers with cholesteryl group and high molecular weight were prepared. The phase behaviour of the synthesized monomers was investigated. The obtained macromonomers showed a polymerisation shrinkage that was significantly lower compared to dimethacrylates used in dental composites.