Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of five experimental silane monomer primers in vitro on the shear bond strength of a phosphate ester resin-composite cement bonded to a silicatized zirconia…
Abstract Objectives To study hygroscopic dimensional changes in new resin-matrix composites during water sorption/desorption cycles. Methods Five materials were examined: a self-adhering flowable composite: Vertise ® Flow (VF), a universal…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate composite methacrylate–thiol–ene formulations with varying thiol:ene stoichiometry relative to composite dimethacrylate control formulations. It was hypothesized that the methacrylate–thiol–ene systems…
Abstract Objectives To assess the dimensional stability of 8 impression materials over 12 weeks relevant to in vitro tribology studies. Methods Ten impressions from eight impression materials were taken of…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the degradation of different resin filling materials after a caries challenge, by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and contact angle…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to measure the effect of incorporating CPP–ACP into an autocure GIC on physical and mechanical properties, ion release and enamel demineralization inhibition….
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of three antioxidant/reducing agents with different application times on microtensile bond strengths to sodium hypochlorite-treated dentin. Methods The…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the potential cytotoxicity of dentinal adhesives on alveolar macrophages of Wistar rats, after diffusion through dentin. Methods The…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of thermal oxidation on the corrosion behavior of Ti–5Ag alloy. Methods The microstructure of Ti–5Ag alloy without…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this laboratory study was to evaluate the influence of different surface conditioning, new ceramic primers and cleaning methods on the bond strength of luting resin…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of ball milling on the initial mercury vapor release rate and mechanical properties such as compressive strength,…
Abstract Objectives Cavity lining with flowable composites have been proposed to improve initial marginal adaptation and minimize shrinkage stresses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if prewarming of…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of the present research was to demonstrate images of failures into the structure of pit and fissure sealants using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Methods Five human…
Abstract Objective To determine the slow crack growth (SCG) and Weibull parameters of five dental ceramics: a vitreous porcelain (V), a leucite-based porcelain (D), a leucite-based glass-ceramic (E1), a lithium…
Abstract Objectives To characterize the stress induced deformation of bi-axial flexure strength (BFS) test specimens during processing to provide an insight into sintering effects and associated BFS determination. Methods 40…
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the ability of a novel sol–gel bioactive glass, in conjunction with appropriate carrier vehicles, to reduce dentinal fluid flow, with an eye toward reducing dentinal…
Abstract Objectives To study monomer elution from four resin-based composites (RBCs) cured with different light sources. Methods Twenty-eight premolars were randomly allocated to four groups. Standardized cavities were prepared and…
Abstract Objectives To more efficiently determine the subcritical crack growth (SCG) parameters of dental ceramics, the effects of stressing rate and choice of statistical regression model on estimates of SCG…
Abstract Objectives This study sought to evaluate and compare the marginal and internal fit in vitro of three-unit FDPs in Co–Cr made using four fabrication techniques, and to conclude in…
Abstract Objectives This study aimed at investigating the influence of fabrication method, storage condition and material on the fracture strength of temporary 3-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Methods A CrCo-alloy…
