Highlights • The effects of a novel continuous chelation (NaOCl/HEDP) protocol on dentin were characterized using several approaches. • The conventional NaOCl/EDTA protocol exposed bundles of “naked” collagen fibrils on…
Highlights • The possibility to use an ethanol-based cross-linker as a primer seems to be a promising option in terms of bond strength. • N,N’-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) pre-treatment efficiently preserves bond…
Graphical abstract Highlights • MDP forms MDP-Ca 2+ salts with hydroxyapatite. • MDP inhibits the activation of MMPs. • Combining chlorhexidine with MDP interferes with the formation of MDP–Ca salts….
Highlights • Optical Coherence Tomography shows real-time 3D internal defects in composites. • Tested light-cured bulk-filled materials mainly showed inner voids and cracks. • New flowable bulk-fill material achieved sound…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of the addition of functionalized and non-functionalized TiO 2 nanostructures on properties of a resin composite. Methods TiO 2 nanostructures were synthesized and functionalized,…
Highlights • Cusp angle of the dental crown is directly proportional to the load-carrying capacity. • Failure always initiated at the centre of the midline of the occlusal surface. •…
Highlights • Development of a dynamic mechanical analysis method to assess bulk viscoelastic behavior of dentin • Protein destabilization accelerates H-bond breakage in biomodified dentin matrix • Key PAC structural…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Antimicrobial and antibiofilm thymol (TOH) coating on titanium (Ti) was developed. • An easy one step deep-coating method in a TOH-containing solution was used. • The…
Highlights • Fibers improve mechanical properties of a resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC). • Mechanical properties with RMGIC matrix are improved over GIC matrix. • Braided long fibers give…
Highlights • Different failure modes were considered as competing risks in statistical analyses. • Conventional failure mode non-distinguishing models may underestimate bond strength. • Competing risk models could estimate bond…
