Wear resistance of crowns made from different CAM/CAD materials
Highlights • PICN has high wear resistance against steatite antagonist. • Low impact on surface roughness for PICN by wear. • Zirconia reinforced lithium disilicate is less abrasive against steatite….
Effect of different manipulations on the physical, chemical and microstructural characteristics of Biodentine
Highlights • Manual mixing with water results in microstructural changes, with lower setting time and lower calcium ion release. • Manual mixing required more liquid added to the mixture to…
The effect of different storage media on the monomer elution and hardness of CAD/CAM composite blocks
Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the effect of different storage media on the hardness and monomer elution of CAD/CAM composite blocks. Methods Five resin-composite blocks (RCB), one polymer-infiltrated…
Methacrylate-functionalized proanthocyanidins as novel polymerizable collagen cross-linkers — Part 2: Effects on polymerization, microhardness and leaching of adhesives
Abstract Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a novel polymerizable collagen cross-linker methacrylate-functionalized proanthocyanidins (MAPA) on the polymerization, microhardness and leaching of a HEMA-based…
Methacrylate-functionalized proanthocyanidins as novel polymerizable collagen cross-linkers – Part 1: Efficacy in dentin collagen bio-stabilization and cross-linking
Abstract Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of methacrylate-functionalized proanthocyanidins (MAPAs) on dentin collagen’s bio-stabilization against enzymatic degradation and crosslinking capability. Methods Three MAPAs were…
Determination of chemical species of fluoride during uptake mechanism of glass-ionomer cements with NMR spectroscopy
Highlights • AlF complexes are formed when fluoride is taken up by a free-fluoride cement. • Both fluoride and potassium were uptaken by the cement. • The retained fluoride was…
Effect of chamfer design on load capacity of reattached incisors
Highlights • Buccal chamfer does not improve retention of reattached incisors for lingual load. • Chamfers strengthen incisor reattachment not by increasing bond area. • Lingual chamfer may play a…
Mechanical degradation of contemporary CAD/CAM resin composite materials after water ageing
Highlights • Contemporary CAD/CAM resin composites display different degrees of water sorption. • Fracture toughness is importantly degraded by water ageing in all materials. • Some resin composites display a…
A novel CAD/CAM resin composite block with high mechanical properties
Abstract Objective To determine the mechanical properties of a newly-developed CAD/CAM resin composite block and compare with other resin composite blocks and a polymer-infiltrated ceramic block. Methods Experimental composite block…
Intraoral low-temperature degradation of monolithic zirconia dental prostheses: Results of a prospective clinical study with ex vivomonitoring
Highlights • LTD develops in full zirconia prostheses after 6 months and increases with time. • Glaze does not protect from LTD. • LTD process is different in occlusal areas,…
Characterization and toxicity evaluation of air-borne particles released by grinding from two dental resin composites in vitro
Graphical abstract Abstract Objective The project aims to evaluate whether inhalation of particles released upon grinding of dental composites may pose a health hazard to dentists. The main objective of…
Melatonin-doped polymeric nanoparticles reinforce and remineralize radicular dentin: Morpho-histological, chemical and biomechanical studies
Graphical abstract Highlights • ML-doped polymeric nanoparticles facilitate functional remineralization of dentin. • ML-loaded polymeric nanoparticles remineralize and seal root dentin. • ML-doped NPs promote amorphous and stoichiometric apatites formation…
Extended glaze firings for porcelain-veneered zirconia: Effects on the mechanical and optical behavior
Highlights • Extended glaze improves the resistance to crack initiation and propagation of PVZ. • Glaze and extended glaze do not lead to perceptible changes in color and translucency. •…
The pursuit of resin-dentin bond durability: Simultaneous enhancement of collagen structure and polymer network formation in hybrid layers
Abstract Objective Imperfect polymer formation as well as collagen’s susceptibility to enzymatic degradation increase the vulnerability of hybrid layers over time. This study investigated the effect of new dimethyl sulfoxide…
