Abstract The progressive degradation of resin–dentin bonds is due, in part, to the slow degradation of collagen fibrils in the hybrid layer by endogenous matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) of the dentin…
Abstract Objectives Color coordinates of translucent esthetic materials measured by traditional spectrophotometers (SP) would deviate from those measured by newly introduced spectroradiometers (SR), which might simulate the clinical viewing condition…
Abstract Objectives Osteogenesis on titanium (Ti) surfaces is a complex process involving cell–substrate and cell–cell interaction of osteoblasts and endothelial cells. The aim of this study was to investigate the…
Abstract Objectives (1) To determine the surface roughness and material loss of a Y-TZP ceramic before and after tribochemical grit blasting and (2) to characterize the changes in elemental surface…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to measure the porosity in different laser welded cast alloys non-destructively using X-ray micro-focus computerized tomography (micro-CT) and to evaluate the effect…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the fatigue limits of the dentin–composite interfaces established either with an etch-and-rinse or an one-step self-etch adhesive systems under tensile…
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) on the corrosion resistance of two types of dental alloys used for…
Abstract Purpose Test the hypothesis that a self-etching adhesive is more likely to fail at the dentin-adhesive interface than an etch-and-rinse adhesive. Materials and methods Forty-eight composite-dentin short rod chevron-notched…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the 8-year clinical performance of a mild 2-step self-etch adhesive in non-carious Class-V lesions with and without…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of polymerization contraction, shrinkage stress and Young’s modulus of nanofiller containing resin composites on early marginal adaptation of…
Abstract Objective To compare currently available low-shrinkage composites with others regarding polymerization stress, volumetric shrinkage (total and post-gel), shrinkage rate and elastic modulus. Methods Seven BisGMA-based composites (Durafill/DU, Filtek Z250/FZ,…
Abstract Objectives Methacrylate-based (co)monomers released from dental composites can be, metabolized in vivo to methacrylic acid (MA). MA can be further oxidized to the toxic 2,3-epoxymethacrylic acid (2,3-EMA) by cytochrome…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of N-vinylcaprolactam (NVC)-containing terpolymers on the fracture toughness, microhardness, and flexural strength of conventional glass-ionomer cements (GIC). Methods The terpolymer of acrylic acid (AA)–itaconic…
Abstract Zirconia is currently used as a framework material for posterior all-ceramic bridges. While the majority of research efforts have focused on the microstructure and corresponding mechanical properties of this…
Abstract Objectives Impedance spectroscopy is a non-destructive, quantitative method, commonly used nowadays for industrial research on cement and concrete. The aim of this study is to investigate the interest of…
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to review the shade compatibility of esthetic restorative materials and to provide a visual method to harmonize the color of them. Methods…
Abstract Objectives To review the histological and clinical outcomes of deproteinized bovine bone in different procedures: periodontal regeneration, socket preservation, peri-implant reconstruction and alveolar bone augmentation. Methods Histological animal studies…
Abstract The requirement to achieve natural looking restorations is one of the most challenging aspects of dentistry, and the shade matching of dental restorations with the natural dentition is a…
Abstract Objective The interest of dental research in metal-free restorations has been rising in the last 20 years following the introduction of innovative all-ceramic materials in the daily practice. In…
Abstract Objectives: The objective is to review the current state of the art of dental composite materials. Methods: An outline of the most important aspects of dental composites was created,…
