Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of aging on the microstructural, mechanical, and optical properties of an experimental zirconia-toughened alumina composite with 80%Al 2 O 3 and 20%ZrO 2 (ZTA…
Highlights • Modern LED sources produce changes in color and whiteness of natural teeth. • Some LED illuminants recommended by CIE generate perceptible color shifts. • LED illuminants produce color…
Abstract Objectives The objective was to explore how clinically relevant machining process and heat treatment influence damage accumulation and strength degradation in lithium silicate-based glass ceramics machined in the fully…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of a novel non-resorbable, bioactive polymeric nanostructured membrane (NMs), when doped with zinc, calcium and…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Niobium silicate particles were produced by sol-gel route and used as filler dor dental composites • The addition of niobium silicate particles did not interfere on…
Highlights • Small-sized fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2)-loaded particles used as carriers. • FGF-2-loaded particles were added in the 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. • Sustainable FGF-2 release from the experimental resin was observed….
Highlights • The fabrication of novel biomimetic composite materials through a combination of alumina scaffolds and polycarbonate polymer is demonstrated. • Alumina ceramic scaffolds with honeycomb-like microstructures can be fabricated…
Graphical abstract For clarity, drawing of silica precursor, drug, particles, and schematic diagram of the restoration-tooth interface are not to scale. Highlights • Octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) antimicrobial preserves the resin-dentin…
Highlights • For the first time, dentin demineralization has been studied with different spectroscopic techniques. • Results from different techniques were successfully correlated. • Raman spectroscopy proved to be a…
Highlights • CPP-ACP added to a GIC was distributed throughout the cement. • GIC can be recharged with CPP-ACP/F by topical application to the cement. • Recharging enhanced calcium, phosphate…
