Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of using a bulk-fill flowable base material on fracture strength and fracture patterns of root-filled maxillary premolars with MOD preparations restored with laminate restorations….
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the ability of a Near Infrared Light Transillumination (NILT) device to detect non-cavitated approximal caries lesions; and to compare its performance to Digital Radiography (DR). Methods…
Abstract Objectives The objectives of the present study were to (1) retrospectively evaluate documented cases of ceramic and composite endocrowns performed using immediate dentin sealing (IDS); (2) correlate failures with…
Abstract Objectives This electron microscopic study aimed at investigating effects of oral astringent stimuli on the enamel pellicle’s morphology. Methods Pellicles were formed in situ within 30 min on bovine…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to characterize the morphological and histological features of NCCLs in a group of extracted teeth using a focus variation optical microscopic technique…
Abstract Objectives The purpose was to assess the early effects of removable partial denture (RPD) placement on abutment teeth in patients with periodontal disease. Methods Fifteen distal-extension RPDs and 19…
Abstract Objective The present study appraises the construct validity of the Visible Occlusal Plaque Index (VOPI) along with its sub-types, convergent and discriminant validity. Methods 618 10–15 year old Brazilian…
Abstract Objectives White spot lesions due to biofilm acid-induced enamel demineralization are prevalent in orthodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to develop a novel bioactive multifunctional cement with…
Abstract Aim The present study investigated the accuracy of root canal preparation with regard to the integrity of the apical constriction (AC) using two different working length determination approaches: (1)…
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