Abstract Objective The goal of this investigation was to assess validity of predictive models of stress relaxation in dental polymers when applied to extended master curves generated from short time…
Highlights • We implemented a solvent evaporation method to produce nanoclusters used in composite resins. • Nanoclusters functionalized with silane agents showed improved mechanical properties than bare silica nanoparticles. •…
Highlights • Dentin–composite interfaces were evaluated using cyclic diametral compression. • Silorane-based systems had higher fatigue resistance than methacrylate-based ones. • Reasonable lifetime of restored teeth was predicted by finite…
Graphical abstract Highlights • The ion-releasing resin induces mineral precipitation at the resin–dentine–dentin interface. • Biomimetic analogues phosphorylate acid-etched dentin and remineralize the hybrid layer. • Remineralization through biomimetic primers…
Highlights • An in situ dental biofilm model was used to evaluate the novel glass ionomer cement (GIC) containing dimethylaminododecyl methacrylate (DMADDM). • DMADDM could increase surface charge density but…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the probability of survival and failure modes of implant-supported resin nanoceramic relative to metal-ceramic crowns. Methods Resin nanoceramic molar crowns (LU) (Lava Ultimate, 3M ESPE, USA)…
Highlights • UV-irradiation for the hydrophilization of dental implants was investigated. • Original, out-of-the-box titanium, zirconia, and PEEK implants were hydrophobic. • UV-A switched solely implants with anatase coating into…
Abstract Objective Chipping and/or delamination represent a clinical failure of porcelain fused to zirconia (PFZ) prostheses. Causes and solutions have not been completely clarified. The present study was aimed at…
Highlights • New fractional derivative type of viscoelastic model is developed for four different uncured composite resins. • Experiments using rheometer with parallel plates are performed and the model parameters…
Abstract Objectives The Schwickerath three point bending adhesion test is the basis of the International Standard ISO 9693:1999 procedure for assessing porcelain bonding to metals . It has also been…
Highlights • Residual stress in the veneers was quantified by means of Vickers indentation. • Effect of σ R on Hertzian cone crack propagation was determined. • The CTE mismatch…
Highlights • 88 prospective, clinical trials (1996–2015) were analyzed in terms of survival of posterior composite restorations. • Significant findings were only observed for short-term studies and by including all…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Dentin contains proteases which are uncovered and activated during the adhesive procedures. • We evaluated the inhibitory effect of crosslinkers on MMP- and cathepsin K-mediated degradation….
Highlights • We studied the effect of various thermal processing on the crystallization kinetics, crystallite microstructure, and strength of a lithium disilicate system. • The growth of Li 2 O–2SiO…
Abstract Objectives The photoinitiator diphenyl-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO) is more reactive than a camphorquinone/amine (CQ) system, and TPO-based adhesives obtained a higher degree of conversion (DC) with fewer leached monomers. The…
Highlights • Full-coverage occlusal veneers of different thicknesses were tested. • The lithium disilicate occlusal veneers were exposed to masticatory simulation. • Only specimens with the thickest dimension fully survived…
Abstract Objective This study tested whether treatment of demineralized dentin with polyacrylic acid (PAA) has any activatory or inhibitory activity on dentin matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)s or cathepsin K (CAT-K). Methods…
Highlights • We used a staircase method for evaluating cyclic loads-to-failure of crowns. • We compared the results from cyclic and monotonic testing. • 50 μm was more favorable for…
Highlights • Human lymphocytes were exposed to HEMA and TEGDMA for 24 h. • Cytotoxic effects were measured only in TEGDMA (100 μM) treated cells. • Genotoxic effects were detected…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the single-edge notched (SEN) bend fracture toughness ( K IC ) testing methodology as a reproducible and discriminatory mechanical testing protocol for encapsulated and hand-mixed glass-ionomers…
