Improved tooth bleaching combining ozone and hydrogen peroxide—A blinded study
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of tooth bleaching using ozone after hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) in comparison to the use of H 2 O 2 alone. Methods…
Bulk dentine replacement versus incrementally placed resin composite: A randomised controlled clinical trial
Abstract Objective This randomized controlled clinical trial compared two techniques and materials for restoring carious teeth—Bulk dentine replacement versus incremental placement of a hybrid posterior resin composite material in terms…
Longevity of direct restorations in Dutch dental practices. Descriptive study out of a practice based research network
Abstract Objectives The aim of this retrospective practice-based study was to investigate the longevity of direct restorations placed by a group of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and to explore the…
Impact of parent-related factors on dental caries in the permanent dentition of 6–12-year-old children: A systematic review
Abstract Objective To synthesise data from the literature on the effects of various parent-related characteristics (socio-demographic, behavioural and family environment) on dental caries in the permanent dentition of children. Data…
‘Pre-prosthetic use of poly(lactic- co-glycolic acid) membranes treated with oxygen plasma and TiO 2nanocomposite particles for guided bone regeneration processes’
Abstract Objectives Guided bone regeneration (GBR) processes are frequently necessary to achieve appropriate substrates before the restoration of edentulous areas. This study aimed to evaluate the bone regeneration reliability of…
Comparative study of demineralized collagen degradation determined by hydroxyproline assay and microscopic depth measurement
Abstract Introduction Quantification of collagen degradation is an important parameter to evaluate dentin caries progression or the efficacy of caries prevention aid. The aim of this study was to validate…
Effects of water-aging on self-healing dental composite containing microcapsules
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to develop a self-healing dental composite containing poly(urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) shells with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) and N,N -dihydroxyethyl- p -toluidine (DHEPT) as…
Clinical prospective evaluation of zirconia-based three-unit posterior fixed dental prostheses: Up-to ten-year results.
Abstract Objectives Only a few studies exist, which assess the clinical long-term behavior of all-ceramic FDPs in the posterior region. The aim of the present prospective clinical study was to…
‘Pre-prosthetic use of poly(lactic- co-glycolic acid) membranes treated with oxygen plasma and TiO 2nanocomposite particles for guided bone regeneration processes’
Abstract Objectives Guided bone regeneration (GBR) processes are frequently necessary to achieve appropriate substrates before the restoration of edentulous areas. This study aimed to evaluate the bone regeneration reliability of…
A 4 year prospective longitudinal study of progression of dental erosion associated to lifestyle in 13–14 year-old Swedish adolescents
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the progression of dental erosion in 13–14 year-olds after 4 years, and its association with lifestyle and oral health. Methods 227 randomly selected 13–14 year-olds from…
The effect of dentine surface preparation and reduced application time of adhesive on bonding strength
Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effects of surface preparation and the application time of adhesives on the resin–dentine bond strengths with universal adhesives. Methods Sixty molars were cut to…
Influence of removing excess of resin-based materials applied to eroded enamel on the resistance to erosive challenge
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of removing excess of resin-based materials applied to eroded enamel, subjected to erosive challenge. Methods Bovine enamel blocks…
Open access to journal articles in dentistry: Prevalence and citation impact
Abstract Objectives To investigate the current prevalence of open access (OA) in the field of dentistry, the means used to provide OA, as well as the association between OA and…
Antimicrobial effects of commensal oral species are regulated by environmental factors
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study are to identify oral commensal species which can inhibit the growth of the main periodontopathogens, to determine the antimicrobial substances involved in these…
Long-term anti-cariogenic biofilm activity of glass ionomers related to fluoride release
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference between anti-cariogenic biofilm activities of glass ionomers (G-Is) during the initial and second fluoride release phases and to…
Evolution of resistance to cationic biocides in Streptococcus mutansand Enterococcus faecalis
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate whether Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis develop resistance to the cationic biocides chlorhexidine (CHX), cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), and 12-methacryloyloxydodecylpyridinium bromide…
Short dental implants versus standard dental implants placed in the posterior jaws: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objective The purpose of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare short implants (equal or less than 8 mm) versus standard implants (larger than 8 mm) placed…
Clinical performance of anterior resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses with different framework designs: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives To systematically review the failure rate and complications of different framework designs of resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) in the anterior region. Methods A systematic search for clinical…
Restoration gaps needed to exceed a threshold size to impede sealed lesion arrest in vitro
Abstract Objectives After selective excavation, bacteria are sealed beneath restorations. Leaking restorations could maintain carbohydrate-supply, leading to lesion progression and pulp damage. It is unclear if fluid (and thereby carbohydrate)…
Dynamics of red fluorescent dental plaque during experimental gingivitis—A cohort study
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives The dynamics of red fluorescent plaque (RFP) in comparison to clinical plaque and bleeding scores were studied during an experimental gingivitis protocol in a cohort of…
