Abstract Objective This work measured the amount of bound versus unbound water in completely-demineralized dentin. Methods Dentin beams prepared from extracted human teeth were completely demineralized, rinsed and dried to…
Abstract Objectives Ethoxylated bisphenol A dimethacrylate (bisEMA) is a basis monomer in several dental resin composites. It was the aim of the present study to develop a method allowing detection…
Highlights • Acidogenicity of S. mutans biofilms was reduced by glass ionomer cements (GICs). • Composition of S. mutans biofilms was affected by GICs. • Anti-cariogenic biofilm activity of GICs…
Highlights • Antimicrobial activity of restorative materials is an important property. • Introduction of antimicrobial properties to restorative materials should not cause deterioration of material physical and chemical properties. •…
Highlights • Interfacial chevron-notched beam fracture toughness of aged adhesive–dentin interfaces was measured. • Interfacial fracture toughness is a more consistent method to assess mechanical properties of the interaction between…
Abstract Objective The present study aimed at a better understanding of the internal shrinkage patterns within different cavity sizes. Methods Ten cylindrical cavities in two sizes were filled with a…
Abstract Objective To introduce and to examine the research progress and the investigation on hydraulic calcium silicate cements (HCSCs), well-known as MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate). Methods This review paper introduces…
Highlights • Alumina coating and glass infiltration can be used to effectively modify the intaglio (cementation) surface of zirconia-based restorations. • Glass infiltration significantly improves the flexural strength of zirconia….
Abstract Objectives To produce a new veneering ceramic based on the production of a multiple phase glass–ceramic with improved performance in terms of strength and toughness. Methods A composition of…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the variability of bond strength test results of adhesive systems (AS) and to correlate the results with clinical parameters of clinical studies investigating cervical restorations. Materials…
Abstract Objectives The effect of the ceramic infrastructure (IS) on the failure behavior and stress distribution of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) was evaluated. Methods Twenty FPDs with a connector cross-section…
Highlights • The results have shown that HP UDMA polymers have DC superior to that of the control group. • E ′ and E ″ were not significantly different between…
Highlights • Approaches to improve the hybrid layer and bond strength have been developed. • 5% DMSO is able to inactivate human gelatinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. • Evaluation the possible…
Abstract Objective Although metal implants have successfully been used for decades, devices made out of metals do not meet all clinical requirements, for example, metal objects may interfere with some…
Highlights • A technique for measuring real-time shrinkage strain in composite resin is proposed. • An inversely synchronized external shutter allows for measurement during irradiation. • Polymerization shrinkage kinetics parameters…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Leakage is quantified using micro-CT, AgNO 3 infiltration and image segmentation. • Substantial leakage occurs in restorations with interfacial imperfection/debonding. • Leakage occurs mostly at the…
Abstract Objective The focus of this review is to summarize recent advances on regenerative technologies (scaffolding matrices, cell/gene therapy and biologic drug delivery) to promote reconstruction of tooth and dental…
Abstract Objectives Firstly, to assess light output, from a representative range of dental light curing units (LCUs), using a new portable spectrometer based instrument (checkMARC™) compared with a “gold standard”…
In 1832, the last words of the German genius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, were Mehr Licht (more light). This was either a plea for increased enlightenment or – more prosaically…
Highlights • We created the nanotopographic titanium surface with nanospikes, pores and 3D inner structure. • The surface enhanced gingival fibroblastic adhesion and collagen synthesis. • The surface toughened physicochemical…
