The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic fatigue strengths at 105 cycles and the strains of particulate filler composite resins with and without reinforcing fibers. An UHMWPE (Ribbond), a polyaromatic polyamide fiber (Fibreflex), and three glass fibers (GlasSpan, FibreKor, Vectris Frame) were used to reinforce the particulate filler composite resins.The fatigue properties were measured in three-point bending mode using a servohydraulic universal testing machine at a frequency of 5Hz, until failure occurred or 105 cycles had been completed. The fatigue strengths at 105 cycles were determined by the staircase method. The fractured aspects of specimens were evaluated by an optical and scanning electron microscope. The fatigue strengths of particulate filler composite resins were 49-57MPa, and those of fiber-reinforced were 90-209MPa. Unidirectional glass fibers showed higher reinforcing effects on the fatigue strengths of composite resins. The strain of UHMWPE-reinforced composite was largest.
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