Highlights • Ag doping of TiO 2 results in a band gap shift towards the visible spectrum. • Small quantities of Ag–TiO 2 have a bactericidal effect on S. mutans…
Abstract Objective To evaluate a range of mechanical parameters of composite resins and compare the data to the frequency of fractures and wear in clinical studies. Methods Based on a…
Abstract Objective Resin-based luting agents (RBLAs) with tuned elastic moduli ( E ) were prepared and their influence on the strengthening, reliability, and mode of failure of luted feldspar ceramic…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Titanium (Ti) and zirconia (Zi) gave the best results in terms of HGK behavior. • PICNs exhibited intermediate results between Ti–Zi and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. •…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC%), salt yield and mechanical properties of self-adhesive luting agents (SAA) set under dual-cure (E) and self-cure (NE) modes. Methods Three SAA…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to improve the strength and quality of the titanium–hydroxyapatite interface in order to prevent long-term failure of the implanted devices originating from…
Highlights • Copper nanoparticles were characterized and added in different concentrations to etch-and-rinse adhesive. • Addition of copper nanoparticles did not affect several mechanical properties tested. • Higher concentrations of…
Abstract Objectives To assess surface/subsurface damage after grinding with diamond discs on five CAD-CAM restorative materials and to estimate potential losses in strength based on crack size measurements of the…
Graphical abstract Highlights • At equal loading, all filler sizes produce similar flexural properties. • At maximum loading, larger particles produce better flexural properties. • Smaller particles produce more transparent…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Maximum loading calculation for idealized packing of uniform-sized spheres. • Maximum loading of uniform-sized spheres = 74.05 vol%, regardless of their sizes. • Fitting secondary particles…
Highlights • Montmorillonite can be successfully functionalised by a methacrylate-based compound with an increase of interlayer space from 11.6 Å to 14.2 Å. • Dental resin composites can be prepared…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Initial bacterial adhesion to the Ti and Ti alloy was significantly inhibited after plasma functionalizing. • The bacterial adhesion-resistance effect was induced by carbon cleaning. •…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives (1) To evaluate the effect of cavity depth and composite type on the interfacial debonding in bulk-filled cavities. (2) To correlate the theoretical shrinkage stress and…
Abstract Objectives Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are a subject of research because of their inferior mechanical properties, despite their advantages such as fluoride release and direct bonding to bone and…
Abstract Objective To investigate and characterize the distribution of fabrication defects in bilayered lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LDG) crowns using micro-CT and 3D reconstruction. Methods Ten standardized molar crowns (IPS e.max…
Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effects of two grading techniques of zirconia material on the fatigue limit of full-contour 3-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Methods Presintered blocks of 3Y-TZP…
Highlights • Grinding with/without additional sandblasting induces residual compressive stress. • Residual compressive stress increases the bending strength of dental zirconia. • Thermal annealing reduces the bending strength of dental…
Highlights • Cyto- and genotoxicity of FIT monomer and Lucirin TPO photoinitiator were evaluated. • FIT showed less cytotoxic and genotoxic effects than BisGMA. • TPO showed 7 times higher…
Abstract Objectives This retrospective study evaluated the survival rate of anterior direct resin based composite (RBC) build-ups in vital teeth made of microhybrid and nanofill RBC materials and the influence…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to develop in vitro biofilms on SLA titanium (Ti-SLA) and zirconium oxide (ZrO 2 ) surfaces and to evaluate the effect of…
