Abstract Objectives To devise and assess the psychometric properties of a measure that investigates hypodontia patients’ expectations of the process and outcome of combined orthodontic/restorative treatment. Setting Specialised secondary care…
Abstract Objectives To assess the benefits of implant support to Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) in patients with a bilateral free-ending situation in the mandible and to determine the most favorable…
Abstract Objectives To provide a brief overview of the current evidence-base for direct posterior tooth restorations in permanent teeth placed using high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement (HVGIC). Methods The evidence sources: laboratory…
Abstract Objectives To devise and assess the psychometric properties of a measure that investigates hypodontia patients’ expectations of the process and outcome of combined orthodontic/restorative treatment. Setting Specialised secondary care…
Abstract Introduction Amorphous aluminosilicates glasses containing fluorine, phosphorus and calcium are used as a component of the glass ionomer dental cement. This cement is used as a restorative, basis or…
Abstract Objective To determine the thickness and nanomechanical properties of salivary pellicle formed on tooth enamel. Methods In vitro adsorption experiments were conducted by immersing enamel samples in centrifuged saliva…
Abstract Objectives To validate the ‘Quality of Life related to function, aesthetics, socialization, and thoughts about health-behavioural habits (QoLFAST-10)’ questionnaire for assessing the whole concept of oral health-related quality of…
Abstract Objectives The purposes of this study were to evaluate the optical properties of recently marketed pre-colored monolithic zirconia ceramics and to compare with those of veneered zirconia and lithium…
Abstract Objective To evaluate a new method of measuring the real deviation (trueness) of full arch impressions intraorally and to investigate the trueness of digital full arch impressions in comparison…
Abstract Objectives The influence of toothbrushing duration and dentifrice quantity on fluoride efficacy against dental caries is poorly understood. This study investigated effects of these two oral hygiene factors on…
