Abstract Objectives Implant surface modifications are intended to enhance bone integration. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of different surface treatments on the resistance to hydrothermal…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the microtensile bond strengths (μTBS) and nanoleakage (NL) of three universal or multi-mode adhesives, applied with increasing solvent evaporation times. Methods One-hundred and forty caries-free extracted…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the influence of increment thickness on Vickers microhardness (HV) and shear bond strength (SBS) to dentin of a conventional and four bulk fill resin composites. Methods…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of contemporary adhesives for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in terms of restoration retention…
Highlights • The energetic approach methodology is used to estimate the K C of bovine enamel. • Alternative energetic methodology has been developed to estimate K C of the enamel….
Abstract Objectives To identify proteoglycans (PGs) and collagen fibrils (CF) within human dentin by means of a dual immunofluorescent labeling technique and to investigate the monomer infiltration of two etch-and-rinse…
Abstract Objectives The most important drawback of dental implant/abutment assemblies is the need for a fixing screw. This study aimed to develop an esthetic one-piece Y-TZP abutment to suppress the…
Highlights • TPO and CQ-based experimental resin composites were prepared and their physical properties analyzed. • The use of TPO with appropriate curing parameters leads to improved conversion. • Mechanical…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate conversion, bulk mechanical properties and camphorquinone (CQ) consumption in methacrylate resins, comprising a range of overall initiator concentrations and CQ/amine ratios. Methods BisGMA (Bisphenol-A glycidyl dimethacrylate),…
Highlights • A RAFT-based initiating system successfully provided nanogels with latent reactivity. • The nanogel additives progressively reduced photopolymerization shrinkage and stress. • RAFT residual functionality on nanogels affected conversion…
Highlights • The energetic approach methodology is used to estimate the K C of bovine enamel. • Alternative energetic methodology has been developed to estimate K C of the enamel….
Highlights • We developed controlled-release naringin nanoscaffolds. • The nanoscaffolds were evaluated by an organ culture model. • The nanoscaffolds enhance functions of osteoblasts. • The nanoscaffolds suppress formation of…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy on flexural properties of flowable dental resin composite reinforced with short glass fiber of different aspect ratios (ARs) and volume percent loadings. It is…
Highlights • We compared the bonding stability between superficial dentin and deep dentin. • Bonds to deep dentin are more prone to degradation than superficial dentin. • MMPs distribution is…
Abstract Objective Adding antimicrobial/anti-MMP quaternary ammonium methacrylates (QAMs) to comonomer blends should not weaken the mechanical properties of dental resins. This work evaluated the degree conversion and mechanical properties of…
Highlights • The use of natural cross-linkers incorporated primer is proposed. • The effect of hesperidin-incorporation primer on dentin bonding is demonstrated. • The immediate bond strength is increased by…
Highlights • We propose a novel mechanism of pulp repair through DPSCs autocrine signaling. • DPSCs secretome increases their viability, migration and mineralization potential. • DPSCs secretome counteracts TEGDMA-induced cytotoxicy….
Abstract Objectives Aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different sintering parameters on color reproduction, translucency and biaxial flexural strength of monolithic zirconia. Methods Translucent zirconia discs…
Abstract Objective To determine the effects of different aging methods on the degradation and flexural strength of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) Methods Sixty disc-shaped specimens ( ∅ , 12 mm;…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the indentation size effect (ISE) in Vickers hardness of monolithic yttria partially stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) dental ceramics without…
