Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate if pH-neutralization behavior of self-adhesive resin cements has an influence on their mechanical properties. Methods pH-neutralization, water sorption, solubility and…
Abstract Objectives Esthetic demands and biocompatibility have prompted the development of all-ceramic dental crowns. Yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) framework material has the best mechanical properties compared to other all-ceramic…
Abstract Objectives To assess the influence of veneer application on fracture behavior, namely failure load and failure mode, of standardized lithium-disilicate-based crowns. Methods Forty molar crowns (IPS e.max Press, IvoclarVivadent)…
Abstract Objectives Fluoride (F) releasing dental restoratives are promising to promote remineralization and combat caries. The objectives of this study were to develop nanocomposite containing calcium fluoride nanoparticles (nCaF 2…
Abstract Objectives To verify the hypothesis that crack analysis and a mechanical test would rank a series of composites in a similar order with respect to polymerization stress. Also, both…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess by using confocal microscopy (CLSM), AFM nano-indentation and microtensile bond strength test (μTBS) the quality of the resin–dentin interfaces created…
Abstract Objectives Test the hypotheses that there are equivalent wear rates for enamel-versus-enamel and ceramic-versus-enamel, analyzing the in vivo wear of crown ceramics, their natural enamel antagonists, and the corresponding…
Abstract Objective This study evaluated contact angle and shear bond strength of three commercial zirconia primers and compared them to a recently developed fluorination pre-treatment. Earlier investigations reported that plasma…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of variations in filler particle size and shape on the polymerization shrinkage-stress kinetics of resin-composites. Methods A model…
Abstract Objective The antimicrobial and physicochemical properties of experimental light curing composites prepared with fillers made of mechanically activated alkali-substituted calcium phosphates like CaKPO 4 , CaNaPO 4 or Ca…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the elemental and molecular composition, curing efficiency, setting shrinkage strain and hardness of vinyl-polysiloxane interocclusal recording materials. Methods The materials tested were Blu-Mousse Classic/BMC, Exabite II…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of layering methods, flowable composite liner and use of low shrinkage silorane-based composite on the polymerization shrinkage stress…
Abstract Objectives Dimensional changes occur in set dental alginate impression materials when immersed in disinfecting solutions. In this contribution the dimensional changes of two alginates in two disinfecting solutions, and…
Abstract Objectives Interaction between specific functional groups and apatite crystals may contribute to adhesion. The present study investigated effects of four adhesives with different compositions on protection of crystals beneath…
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated and compared Weibull parameters of resin bond strength values using six different general-purpose statistical software packages for two-parameter Weibull distribution. Methods Two-hundred human teeth were…
I am writing in reference to the paper, Longevity of materials for pit and fissure sealing—Results from a meta-analysis, by Künisch et al., Dental Materials 2012;28:298–303. The authors suggest two…
I would like to approach you regarding a recent article on the performance of the EQUIA system from GC published in Dental Materials , Volume 27, Issue 10, pp. 1031–1037,…
The authors wish to inform the readers of a needed clarification in this manuscript regarding the Acknowledgments section of their article. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this investigation was to compare stresses within bonded porcelain and composite resin ultra-thin occlusal veneers to restore advanced erosive lesions. Materials and methods A sound…
Abstract Objective Conventional diagnostic methods frequently detect only late stage enamel demineralization under composite resin restorations. The objective of this study is to examine the subsurface tooth–composite interface and to…
