Highlights • Comparator choice in restorative trials is assessed via network analysis. • Comparisons against certain established standards are common. • Many trials compare within, not between material classes. •…
Highlights • A significant correlation exists between grain size and monoclinic transformation. • Aging created a slight increase in surface roughness. • No significant correlation between grain size and surface…
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of modern composite surface sealers (CSS) having different compositions. Methods The CSS products tested were Biscover LV (BC), Durafinish (DF),…
Highlights • We compared adherence of oral Streptococci to titanium nanotubules. • We showed that adherence increased with nanotubule diameter. • Adherence was also correlated with surface fluoride content. •…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate a range of variables affecting the synthesis of a miserite glass-ceramic (GC). Methods Miserite glass was synthesized by the melt…
Highlights • This study evaluates the flexural strength, Weibull modulus, and fracture mode of ceramic structures obtained by the CAD-on technique. • This study tested the hypothesis that trilayer and…
Highlights • Ion interaction between monolithic zirconia material and an acidic aqueous environment may occur, with initial signs of the materials’ corrosion resistance. • An acidic aqueous solution has a…
Highlights • Heterogeneous macro-micro and nanostructures were formed in the CoCrMo alloys prepared by SLM. • The interlocking of “weld lines” and elongated grains generated 3D textures resembling weaved fabrics….
Highlights • The FRP/sleeve combination effectively reinforced plupless premolars with flared root canals under firm bonding condition. • The maximal principle stress in restored premolars increased dramatically, once interfacial de-bonding…
Highlights • A novel resin cement was developed. • The phosphate groups of 2MP formed hydrogen bonds with the collagen. • The hydrogen bonds prominently decreased in number in the…
Highlights • Micro-CT and SS-OCT may be useful non-destructive methods for evaluating internal adaptation. • The microleakge measured by micro-CT was lower than that of SS-OCT, however the two measurements…
Graphical abstract Highlights • The maximum polymerization rate of double bond can be adjusted by TTMSS concentration. • The polymethacrylate network structure became more homogenous with the decreasing of polymerization…
Abstract Objectives To compare visual and instrumental shade matching performances using two shade guides and three color difference formulas. Methods One hundred dental students (DS) volunteers (35 males and 65…
Highlights • We revealed differences on the microbial diversity of titanium or zirconia abutments. • Our results revealed differences in the microbial counts from titanium and zirconia. • Data suggests…
Abstract Objective Alumina toughened zirconia (ATZ) is more fracture resistant than unmodified zirconia and has been shown to be a viable substrate for the growth of osteoblasts. In this study,…
Highlights • Novel bioreactor system was used for in vitro cyclic loading of tooth filling samples. • We grew biofilms on simulated tooth restorations with bioactive and control composites. •…
Abstract Objectives Our goal is to review design strategies for the fabrication of calcium phosphate ceramic scaffolds (CPS), in light of their transient role in bone tissue engineering and associated…
Abstract Objectives Additive manufacturing, which is more colloquially referred to as 3D printing, is quickly approaching mainstream adoption as a highly flexible processing technique that can be applied to plastic,…
Abstract Objectives This paper investigates the structure and some properties of resin infiltrated ceramic network structure materials suitable for CAD/CAM dental restorative applications. Methods Initially the basis of interpenetrating network…
Highlights • Articles are sought by word and index-term searches in bibliographic databases. • Misallocation of MeSH by indexers affects how articles can be found. • Omission of important descriptors…
