Abstract Objectives To evaluate physical-chemical properties of experimental diacetate chlorhexidine (CHX)-added resin blends. Methods Blends were formulated: G1)TEGDMA; G2)TEGDMA/0.1%CHX; G3)TEGDMA/0.2%CHX; G4)TEGDMA/UDMA; G5)TEGDMA/UDMA/0.1%CHX; G6)TEGDMA/UDMA/0.2%CHX; G7)TEGDMA/BisEMA, G8)TEGDMA/BisEMA/0.1%CHX; G9)TEGDMA/BisEMA/0.2%CHX. Icon ® was the…
Abstract Objectives To validate a new index for assessing the whole concept of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of implant-prosthesis wearers. Methods 113 patients who were not requesting dental…
Abstract Objectives Inhibition of hybrid layer degradation, for example via inhibition of matrix-metallo-proteinases (MMP) could reduce risk of retention loss and failure of adhesively placed restorations. This systematic review investigated…
Abstract Objectives There is an increasing recognition that research outcomes should resonate with patients rather than fixating on technical aspects of interventions. We aimed to assess the nature of outcomes…
Abstract Objectives Tuberculosis transmission among healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients is due to the level of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) circulation in the community and in the healthcare settings where HCWs…
Abstract Objectives Encapsulated silane has been introduced in powders for tribochemical coating (SilJet Plus, SP), eliminating the need for a separate silane primer. The aim of the study was to…
Abstract Objectives Analyze the effect of varnishes containing xylitol compared to commercial fluoridated varnishes on the remineralization of artificial enamel caries lesions in situ . Methods Twenty subjects took part…
Abstract Congenital absence of teeth presents a number of clinical challenges in young patients, and little is known about the success rate of restorative dental treatment in these patients. The…
Abstract Objective To provide 2-year clinical- and patient-oriented data with regard to mandibular overdenture assisted by 2 immediately loaded unsplinted implants. Material and methods In this pre-post design, Phase-I clinical…
Abstract Objectives The frequent instability of mandibular removable complete dentures causes an alteration of mastication. An innovative therapeutic strategy involves placing four symphyseal mini implants. This study aimed at assessing…
