Release of monomers from composite dust
Abstract Objectives Dental personnel are more at risk to develop asthmatic disease, but the exact reason is so far unknown. During abrasive procedures, dental personnel are exposed to nano-sized dust…
Exploratory randomised controlled clinical study to evaluate the comparative efficacy of two occluding toothpastes – a 5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate toothpaste and an 8% arginine/calcium carbonate toothpaste – for the longer-term relief of dentine hypersensitivity
Abstract Objective To compare the longer-term clinical efficacy of two occlusion-technology toothpastes — a 5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) toothpaste and a commercially available 8% arginine/calcium carbonate toothpaste — in…
Effects of tooth-brushing force with a desensitising dentifrice on dentine tubule patency and surface roughness
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of a 5% NovaMin containing dentifrice on dentine tubule patency and surface roughness at 100 g and 400 g tooth brush abrasion forces. Methods…
Effectiveness of pre-treatment with chlorhexidine in restoration retention: A 36-month follow-up randomized clinical trial
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the effect of the pre-treatment with 2% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) as coadjutant in restoration retention of noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL), after 36 months of follow-up….
Novel bioactive root canal sealer to inhibit endodontic multispecies biofilms with remineralizing calcium phosphate ions
Abstract Objective The objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a bioactive endodontic sealer via dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM), 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP) for…
Biofilm formation and release of fluoride from dental restorative materials in relation to their surface properties
Abstract Objectives To elucidate the impact of surface properties and the release of fluoride from different glass ionomer cements on biofilm formation. Methods Standardized specimens manufactured from various classes of…
A randomized controlled trial of various MTA materials for partial pulpotomy in permanent teeth
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical applicability of various MTA materials as partial pulpotomy materials in permanent teeth. Methods Partial…
Developmental defects of enamel and dental caries in the primary dentition: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between developmental defects of enamel and dental caries in the primary dentition. Sources Electronic searches were performed in PubMed, Web…
A randomized clinical trial of oral hygiene care programmes during stroke rehabilitation
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of an advanced oral hygiene care programme (AOHCP) and a conventional oral hygiene care programme (COHCP)…
The effect of first and second premolar extractions on third molars: A retrospective longitudinal study
Abstract Objectives To analyse the effect of first and second premolar extractions on eruption space for upper and lower third molars and on third molar position and angulation during orthodontic…
A randomized clinical trial of oral hygiene care programmes during stroke rehabilitation
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of an advanced oral hygiene care programme (AOHCP) and a conventional oral hygiene care programme (COHCP)…
Oral health care behavior and frailty-related factors in a care-dependent older population
Abstract Objectives To assess, in older people with different levels of care-dependency 1) which frailty- and non-frailty related predisposing, enabling and need factors are associated with a) dental service use…
The role of social comparison in social judgments of dental appearance: An experimental study
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine the influence of social comparison on social judgments of dental malalignment in a sample of females. Method In a Repeated…
Assessment of enamel cracks at adhesive cavosurface margin using three-dimensional swept-source optical coherence tomography
Abstract Objectives Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) can construct cross-sectional images of internal biological structures. The aim of this study was to evaluate enamel cracks at the cavosurface margin of…
Longitudinal investigation of salivary proteomic profiles in the development of early childhood caries
Abstract Objectives To investigate differentially expressed salivary peptides in the development of early childhood caries (ECC) in 3–4 year-old children. Materials and methods Eighty-two caries-free children at baseline were followed-up…
The role of copper nanoparticles in an etch-and-rinse adhesive on antimicrobial activity, mechanical properties and the durability of resin-dentine interfaces
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of addition of copper nanoparticles at different concentrations into an etch-and-rinse adhesive (ER) on antimicrobial activity, Knoop microhardness (KHN), in vitro and in situ…
Longevity of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures (FRC FPD)—Systematic review
Abstract Objectives to assess FRC FPDs longevity through systematically reviewing contemporary clinical evidence. Population investigated comprised patients requiring replacement of a single missing anterior/posterior tooth. Intervention was FRC FPDs. No…
Mechanical properties of polymer-infiltrated-ceramic (sodium aluminum silicate) composites for dental restoration
Abstract Objective To fabricate indirect restorative composites for CAD/CAM applications and evaluate the mechanical properties. Methods Polymer-infiltrated-ceramic composites were prepared through infiltrating polymer into partially sintered sodium aluminum silicate ceramic…
Boron nitride nanotubes as novel fillers for improving the properties of dental adhesives
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the physical-chemical properties of experimental dental adhesives containing boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) as inorganic fillers. Methods An experimental adhesive resin was prepared using…
OCT assessment of non-cavitated occlusal carious lesions by variation of incidence angle of probe light and refractive index matching
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated (1) the detection and assessment of non-cavitated occlusal carious lesions by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and (2) the impact of varying angle of…
