Monitoring the progression of erosive tooth wear (ETW) using BEWE index in casts and their 3D images: A retrospective longitudinal study

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Monitoring the progression of erosive tooth wear (ETW) using BEWE index in casts and their 3D images: A retrospective longitudinal study

Abstract Objective To determine if the Basic erosive tooth wear index (BEWE index) is able to assess and monitor ETW changes in two consecutive cast models, and detect methodological differences…

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Influence of zinc oxide quantum dots in the antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of an experimental adhesive resin

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Influence of zinc oxide quantum dots in the antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of an experimental adhesive resin

Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnO QDs ) into an experimental adhesive resin regarding the antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and the cytotoxicity against…

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The effect of dentine pre-treatment using bioglass and/or polyacrylic acid on the interfacial characteristics of resin-modified glass ionomer cements

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on The effect of dentine pre-treatment using bioglass and/or polyacrylic acid on the interfacial characteristics of resin-modified glass ionomer cements

Graphical abstract Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of load-cycle aging and/or 6 months artificial saliva (AS) storage on bond durability and interfacial ultramorphology of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC)…

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Enhancing predicted fluoride varnish efficacy and post-treatment compliance by means of calcium-containing gummy bears

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Enhancing predicted fluoride varnish efficacy and post-treatment compliance by means of calcium-containing gummy bears

Abstract Objectives This study determined whether consumption of calcium-containing gummies prior to fluoride varnish application enhances plaque fluoride retention and compliance with post-varnish application instructions. Methods The present study followed…

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3D-Image analysis of the impact of toothpaste abrasivity on the progression of simulated non-carious cervical lesions

Jun 17, 2018 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on 3D-Image analysis of the impact of toothpaste abrasivity on the progression of simulated non-carious cervical lesions

Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of toothpaste abrasive level on the progression of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) using 3D-image subtraction. Methods Upper first premolars were allocated into seven groups…

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