Abstract Objective The goal of this work is to investigate t–m phase transformation, and subsurface damage in 3Y-TZP after sandblasting. Methods Commercial grade 3Y-TZP powder was conventionally sintered and fully…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the effects of three different surface treatments in enhancing porcelain zirconia bonding. Methods Totally, 160 densely sintered zirconia specimens were…
Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effect of different chemical surface treatments on the adhesion of resin-core materials to methacrylate resin-based glass fiber posts. Methods Two types of glass fiber…
Abstract Objective Bacteria persisting in the root canal system may thwart endodontic therapy. It is therefore interesting to know whether clinically available root canal sealers have an antimicrobial effect. The…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to use high-pressure high-temperature (HP/HT) polymerization to produce urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)–triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) based resin composite blocks (RCB) suitable for dental…
Abstract Objective A theoretical model, based on fluid dynamics, was developed to measure impression pressure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of this theoretical model by…
Abstract Objective Studies observing early wound healing periods around dental implants demonstrate an implants ability to enhance osseointegration, the bone–implant interactions for extended healing periods though have not been thoroughly…
Abstract Objectives Hydroxyapatite (HA), fluor-hydroxyapatite (FHA) with varying levels of fluoride ion substitution and fluorapatite (FA) production has been characterised and optimised by the sol–gel method and the dissolution and…
Abstract Objectives To describe the effect of fatigue on the strength of the bracket–adhesive–enamel complex and characterize the fatigue behavior of the materials tested. Methods Upper central incisor brackets (Discovery…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is evaluating the antibacterial activity of resin composites containing ZnO nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans and examining their physical and mechanical properties. Methods The…
Abstract Objectives The use of all-ceramic restorations has been steadily increasing in the decades since the introduction of high-strength core ceramics as an alternative to metal cores. Even with high-strength…
Abstract Objectives Light cured materials are increasingly used in orthodontic clinical practice and concurrent with developments in materials have been developments in light curing unit technology. In recent years the…
Abstract Objectives To examine the strength and mode of fracture of traditionally and minimally prepared all-ceramic resin bonded CAD/CAM crowns after fatigue loading. Methods Thirty human maxillary molars were used…
Abstract Objectives This study evaluates the effect of incorporation of an acrylate polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanostructure (APOSS) on the physical and mechanical properties and hydrolytic stability of octyl cyanoacrylate (CA)…
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of dentin surface moisture and curing mode on microtensile bond strength (MTBS) and nanoindentation characteristics of a self-adhesive resin cement. Methods…
Abstract Purpose The objective was to compare absolute translucency with a frequently used surrogate measure of relative translucency (contrast ratio) from 14 all-ceramic materials having a wide range of translucencies….
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the collagen cross-linkers, riboflavin-ultraviolet-A (RF/UVA) and glutaraldehyde, with regard to their efficacy in cross-linking the dentinal collagen and improving dentin bonding. Methods Glutaraldehyde and different RF/UVA…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of the study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of dental adhesive materials at different testing temperatures after dry and wet storage. Methods Specimens ( d…
Abstract Objective To investigate the feasibility of iontophoretic delivery of large molecules across buccal mucosa, and to establish its potential for enhanced drug delivery. Methods Qualitative (6 h) and quantitative…
Abstract Objective To investigate the effects of polishing techniques on the surface roughness of Y-TZP ceramic and on the wear behavior of synthetic hydroxyapatite (HA). Methods Thirty-two full-contour Y-TZP (Diazir…
