Effect of flowable composites on the clinical performance of non-carious cervical lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Effect of flowable composites on the clinical performance of non-carious cervical lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives To answer the following PICO question (participant, intervention, comparator and outcome): Does flowable resin composite restorations compared with regular resin composites improve the marginal adaptation, marginal discoloration and…

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Enamel defects and aphthous stomatitis in celiac and healthy subjects: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Enamel defects and aphthous stomatitis in celiac and healthy subjects: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies

Abstract Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to compare the presence of enamel defects and aphthous stomatitis between celiac patients and healthy controls. Data sources A systematic review…

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The effect of metal ions released from different dental implant-abutment couples on osteoblast function and secretion of bone resorbing mediators

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on The effect of metal ions released from different dental implant-abutment couples on osteoblast function and secretion of bone resorbing mediators

Abstract Objectives The etiology of the reduced marginal bone loss observed around platform-switched implant-abutment connections is not clear but could be related to the release of variable amounts of corrosion…

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Effects of small-grit grinding and glazing on mechanical behaviors and ageing resistance of a super-translucent dental zirconia

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Effects of small-grit grinding and glazing on mechanical behaviors and ageing resistance of a super-translucent dental zirconia

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study is to elucidate the effects of small-grit grinding on the mechanical behaviors and ageing resistance of a super-translucent dental zirconia and to investigate…

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Effects of smear layer removal agents on the physical properties and microstructure of mineral trioxide aggregate cement

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Effects of smear layer removal agents on the physical properties and microstructure of mineral trioxide aggregate cement

Abstract Objective To compare the effect of QMix (Dentsply Sirona), 7% maleic acid (MA), and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the microhardness, flexural strength and microstructure of mineral trioxide aggregate…

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Interfacial degradation of adhesive composite restorations mediated by oral biofilms and mechanical challenge in an extracted tooth model of secondary caries

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Interfacial degradation of adhesive composite restorations mediated by oral biofilms and mechanical challenge in an extracted tooth model of secondary caries

Graphical abstract Abstract Objective To study the combined effect of simulated occlusal loading and plaque-derived biofilm on the interfacial integrity of dental composite restorations, and to explore whether the effects…

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