*3.1. Mass Loss of Composites after Exposure to Coniophora Puteana*

### 3.1.1. Pre-Conditioning by Soaking in Water

Series 2 specimens cut from both types of composite profiles were subjected to the aging cycle by soaking. The specimens were soaked in distilled water for 14 days. The water was changed 9 times during the cycle. The specimens were later dried in an environmentcontrolled room with a temperature of 20 ◦C and a humidity of 65%.
