Abstract Objective To explore experimental RBCs derived from a successful commercially available RBC (Grandio) to investigate resin monomer blend and filler parameters (volume fraction, density and diameter) on RBC performance….
Abstract Objectives In this study five novel dimethacrylates of different chain lengths having rigid aromatic rings were synthesized and proposed as possible dental monomers for dental resin mixtures. Methods Four…
Abstract Objectives Partially yttria stabilized zirconium oxide was introduced as core material for core-veneered full ceramic dental restorations, because of its biological inertness, high mechanical strength, and toughness. In order…
Abstract Objectives We had previously discovered that the flexural and tensile strengths of human dentin were 2–2.4 times greater after being heated to 140 °C, and deduced that the generation…
Abstract Objectives Since photoinitiator systems for dental resins based on camphorquinone (CQ) present color disadvantages, trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide (TPO) has been proposed as an alternative. However, there are remaining considerations about…
Abstract Objectives Framework design is reported to influence chipping in zirconia-based restorations, which is an important cause of failure of such restorations. Residual stress profile in the veneering ceramic after…
Abstract Objective This work investigates the graft polymerization of acrylic acid onto nanoclay platelets to be utilized as reinforcing fillers in an experimental dental adhesive. Physical and mechanical properties of…
Abstract Objective To fabricate and characterize dental composites reinforced with various amounts of zirconia–silica (ZS) or zirconia–yttria–silica (ZYS) ceramic nanofibers. Methods Control composites (70 wt% glass particle filler, no nanofibers)…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical and rheological properties of resin-based pit and fissure sealants to flowable resin composites in order to define clinical…
Abstract Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of engineering, material and biological sciences toward the development of therapeutic strategies and biological substitutes that restore, maintain, replace…
Abstract Objectives Innumerous modifications have been proposed for the microtensile test since its introduction; however, testing parameters are not often well described and wide variations in bond strength are commonly…
Abstract Objective It had previously been shown that the inverse-square law does not apply to the force–distance relationship in the case of a long, thin magnet with one end in…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the amount of Zn in gold alloys contributes to porcelain–metal bonding. Methods Experiments were carried out using a commercial…
Abstract Objective Tricalcium silicate is the major constituent phase in mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). It is thus postulated that pure tricalcium silicate can replace the Portland cement component of MTA….
Abstract Objectives Previous studies have developed calcium phosphate and fluoride releasing composites. Other studies have incorporated chlorhexidine (CHX) particles into dental composites. However, CHX has not been incorporated in calcium…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate the caries-preventive effect of sealants produced with a high-viscosity glass-ionomer with an elevated powder-liquid ratio (ART), of having energy…
Abstract Nickel (Ni) is a potent sensitizer and may induce innate and adaptive immune responses. Ni is an important component of orthodontic appliances (8–50 wt%). Due to chemical and mechanical…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to analyze the dissolving depth of adhesive resin monomers into pre-polymerized fiber-reinforced composites (FRC) with either a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) or…
Abstract Objectives Calcium and phosphate ion-releasing resin composites are promising for remineralization. However, there has been no report on incorporating antibacterial agents to these composites. The objective of this study…
Abstract Objectives Aim of the present prospective controlled clinical study was to compare the clinical performances of two different cementation procedures to lute IPS Empress inlays and onlays. Methods Eighty-three…
