Abstract Objectives Many recent adhesives on the market exhibit reasonable clinical performance. Future innovations in adhesive materials should therefore seek out novel properties rather than simply modifying existing technologies. It…
Abstract Objectives In this brief and selective overview, basic factors contributing to aqueous induced dissolution, phase changes of zirconia and mechanical strength degradation of dental ceramics are considered. Methods Dissolution…
Abstract Objectives The biomodification of dentin is a biomimetic approach, mediated by bioactive agents, to enhance and reinforce the dentin by locally altering the biochemistry and biomechanical properties. This review…
Abstract Objectives Remineralization of demineralized dentin is important for improving dentin bonding stability and controlling primary and secondary caries. Nevertheless, conventional dentin remineralization strategy is not suitable for remineralizing completely…
Abstract Objective Since their introduction, calcium silicate cements have primarily found use as endodontic sealers, due to long setting times. While similar in chemistry, recent variations such as constituent proportions,…
Abstract Objectives To give an overview of the impact of erosive conditions on the behavior of tooth-colored restoratives and performance of dental adhesives. Methods Acid-induced erosive lesions of enamel and…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this manuscript is to describe the process through which bench-top research is incorporated into clinical practice from an evidence-based dentistry perspective. Methods Relevant literature is…
Abstract Objective To survey the recent literature from the late 1980s to recent years in order to assess the relationship between resin degradation, catalyzed by biological factors, and clinical failure…
Abstract During the curing process of light curing dental composites the mobility of molecules and molecule segments is reduced leading to a significant increase of the viscosity as well as…
Abstract Objectives To determine the post-cure depth of cure of bulk fill resin composites through using Vickers hardness profiles (VHN). Methods Five bulk fill composite materials were examined: Tetric EvoCeram…
Abstract Objectives Oral bacteria have evolved to form biofilms on hard tooth surfaces and dental materials. The antibiofilm effect of materials used for the restoration of oral function affects oral…
Abstract Objectives The objective of the present work was to study the curvature of very thinly, veneered Y-TZP discs of different framework thicknesses submitted to different firing times. Methods Fifteen…
Abstract Objectives To determine, by means of static fracture testing the effect of the tooth preparation design and the elastic modulus of the cement on the structural integrity of the…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of EDC on elastic modulus (E), MMPs activity, hydroxyproline (HYP) release and thermal denaturation temperature of demineralized dentin collagen. Methods Dentin beams were obtained…
Abstract Objectives Camphorquinone (CQ) is a widely used photoinitiator in dental visible light (VL)-cured resinous materials. However, little is known about the toxicity of CQ in human cells. This study…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to demonstrate a successful binding of Doxy hyclate onto a titanium zirconium alloy surface. Methods The coating was done on titanium zirconium…
Abstract Objectives To analyse the influence of irradiation time, aging before bleaching, and bleaching technique (home bleaching vs. in-office bleaching) on the amount of elutable substances from modern nano-hybrid resin-based…
Abstract Objectives Antibacterial primer and adhesive are promising to inhibit biofilms and caries. Since restorations in vivo are exposed to saliva, one concern is the attenuation of antibacterial activity due…
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to develop a chitosan bilayer membrane containing microspheres with sustained TGF-β 1 release to enhance odontoblast-like cell function in vitro, and to…
Abstract Objective This in vitro study was designed to investigate the influence of the veneer and cyclic loading on the failure behavior of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LDG) crowns on maxillary…
