Highlights • Experimental nanofiber reinforced resin composites were produced. • The effects of resin formulations and nanofibers concentrations were evaluated. • Mechanical properties were evaluated. • A toughening effect was…
Abstract Fatigue of resin–dentin adhesive bonds is critical to the longevity of resin composite restorations. Objectives The objectives were to characterize the fatigue and fatigue crack growth resistance of resin–dentin…
Highlights • A novel adhesive for prevention of tooth root caries and secondary caries was developed containing a protein-repellent agent, an antibacterial monomer, and remineralization nanoparticles for the first time….
Highlights • Hexaarylbiimidazoles were examined as thiol-ene photopolymerization initiators. • Affixing hydroxyhexyl groups to the HABI core significantly improved solubility. • HABIs show excellent sensitivity as visible photoinitiators for thiol-enes….
Graphical abstract Highlights • We compared root canal fillings by lateral compaction and a single cone technique. • We described an objective protocol to quantify the spatial variations in porosity….
Abstract Objectives This study provides measurement of the volatility of selected photoinitiators and monomers used in dental adhesive resins. A detailed determination of the spatial and temporal character of camphorquinone…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the Weibull and slow crack growth (SCG) parameters of bulk-fill resin based composites. The strength degradation over time of the…
Highlights • This study address the role of adhesive strategy (ER and SE) on the postop sensitivity. • 55% of the clinical trials on this field were considered to be…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives This study reports on the synthesis, materials characterization, antimicrobial capacity, and cytocompatibility of novel ZnO-loaded membranes for guided tissue/bone regeneration (GTR/GBR). Methods Poly(ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) and PCL/gelatin…
Highlights • Ethanol and water-wet bonding were evaluate under clinical and laboratory conditions. • It is one of the first studies that evaluated the ethanol wet-bonding in an in vivo…
Abstract Objectives Poor interfacial adhesion between the fibers and resin matrix in the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber reinforced composites (FRCs) is the main drawback of the composites….
Abstract Objectives This study evaluated how the flexural strength and fracture behavior of a zirconia-based ceramic (Y-TZP) were affected by pre- and post-sintering mechanical and thermal treatments. Methods Treatments included…
Highlights • The objective was to study the influence of a hydrophobic resin coating on the 6-month microtensile dentin bond strengths (μTBS) and nanoleakage (NL) of three universal adhesives applied…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the sorption, solubility, mass change and hygroscopic expansion (solvent swelling) of resin-composites after long term storage in different solvents. Methods Eight materials were studied: two bulk-fill…
Highlights • Primary study applying SPS for a range of lithium disilicate dental glass-ceramics. • Crystal size reduction of lithium disilicate CAD–CAM glass-ceramics via controlled SPS parameters. • Unique textured/nano-crystalline…
Abstract Objectives Neutralization of the acidic micro-environment at the tooth/material interface is expected to provide enhanced durability for dental composite restorations. The objective of this study is to explore the…
Graphical abstract Highlights • MDP can establish a chemical bond with zirconia and is influenced by the pH at the Y-TZP surface. Abstract Objectives Identification of the mechanism of chemical…
Abstract Objective The aim of this 30 year randomized controlled study was to evaluate, by intraindividual comparisons, the durability of three conventional resin composites in Class II restorations. Methods Each…
Highlights • For the first time, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of UVA-induced crosslinking on both MMPs and cathepsin-K. • UVA-induced crosslinking was tested in the presence/absence of photosensitizer in…
Abstract Objective In this study the literature was systematically reviewed to investigate the clinical longevity of anterior composite restorations. Data Clinical studies investigating the survival of anterior light-cured composite restorations…
