On the permanence of tooth bleaching
Abstract Objective Bleaching ( alias whitening) is increasingly the chosen means of modifying the appearance of teeth for cosmetic reasons. Behbehani et al. (2012) acquired the largest known data set…
Composition of elastin like polypeptide–collagen composite scaffold influences in vitroosteogenic activity of human adipose derived stem cells
Highlights • Improved composite mechanical properties with higher ELP and collagen content. • Promoted proliferation of hASCs on ELP-collagen scaffolds. • Increased osteogenic differentiation with higher ELP and collagen content….
A novel photoinitiating system producing germyl radicals for the polymerization of representative methacrylate resins: Camphorquinone/R 3GeH/iodonium salt
Abstract Objectives The aim of our study is to find an amine free photoinitiating system (PIS) for the polymerization of representative dental methacrylate resins. A photoinitiating system (PIS) based on…
On the feasibility of the Chevron Notch Beam method to measure fracture toughness of fine-grained zirconia ceramics
Abstract Objective The fracture toughness determination of fine-grained zirconia ceramics using the chevron notched beam method (CNB) was investigated to assess the feasibility of this method for quality assurance and…
Mineralogenic characteristics of osteogenic lineage-committed human dental pulp stem cells following their exposure to a discoloration-free calcium aluminosilicate cement
Graphical abstract Highlights • Osteogenic differentiation of hDPSCs was enhanced after exposed to White MTA or Quick-Set2. • White MTA displayed better mineralogenic stimulation capacity than Quick-Set2 on hDPSCs. •…
Real-time assessment of Streptococcus mutansbiofilm metabolism on resin composite
Highlights • We propose a bioluminescence assay to quantify biofilm metabolism on resin composite. • Positive correlations with viable colony counts validated the bioluminescence assay. • Antibacterial dental materials could…
Experimental primers containing synthetic and natural compounds reduce enzymatic activity at the dentin–adhesive interface under cyclic loading
Highlights • The use of different experimental primers on dentin–resin restorations is proposed. • Experimental primers significantly reduced the enzymatic activity at the dentin–resin interface. • Proanthocyanidins from enriched-grape seed…
Effectiveness and stability of silane coupling agent incorporated in ‘universal’ adhesives
Abstract Objective For bonding indirect restorations, some ‘universal’ adhesives incorporate a silane coupling agent to chemically bond to glass-rich ceramics so that a separate ceramic primer is claimed to be…
Nanocrystalline calcium sulfate/hydroxyapatite biphasic compound as a TGF-β1/VEGF reservoir for vital pulp therapy
Graphical abstract Highlights • Multiple growth factors acted synergistically in biphasic compound. • Controlled release of multiple growth factors from nCS/CS/HAp cement. • Mineralization analysis of nCS/CS/HAp/TGF-β1/VEGF in vivo and…
The effect of combining photoinitiator systems on the color and curing profile of resin-based composites
Highlights • The non-uniform nature of the beam can affect the curing profile of composites. • TPO can reduce the yellowness without affecting cure efficiency of CQ-composites. • Resin-based composites…
Evaluation of monomer leaching from a resin cement through dentin by a novel model
Highlights • A new in vitro model for dentin permeability studies is presented. • The model simulates the positive pulpal pressure of natural teeth, it is suitable for long term…
Proliferation, behavior, and differentiation of osteoblasts on surfaces of different microroughness
Graphical abstract Highlights • Role of different roughness components in the healing after implantation is scarce. • Surfaces with similar micronscale roughness might differ in spatial roughness. • The role…
Lightness, chroma and hue differences on visual shade matching
Abstract Objectives To analyze the influence of lightness, chroma and hue differences on visual shade matching performed by dental students. Methods 100 dental students (DS) volunteers with normal vision participated…
Bioactivity and biocompatibility of two fluoride containing bioactive glasses for dental applications
Abstract Objective Bioactive glasses (BAG) form, in contrast to formerly used implant materials, a stable bond with tissues, especially bone, when implanted. Nowadays BAGs are often mixed with a cement/composite…
Inducing bioactivity of dental ceramic/bioactive glass composites by Nd:YAG laser
Highlights • A novel method for inducing bioactivity of dental ceramic/bioglass composites by using laser energy has been proposed. • Application of specific laser irradiation parameters results in 3 times…
Evaluation of monomer leaching from a resin cement through dentin by a novel model
Highlights • A new in vitro model for dentin permeability studies is presented. • The model simulates the positive pulpal pressure of natural teeth, it is suitable for long term…
Wear, strength, modulus and hardness of CAD/CAM restorative materials
Abstract Objective To measure the mechanical properties of several CAD/CAM materials, including lithium disilicate (e.max CAD), lithium silicate/zirconia (Celtra Duo), 3 resin composites (Cerasmart, Lava Ultimate, Paradigm MZ100), and a…
Bioactivity and antibacterial effect of nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation on polyetheretherketone
Abstract Objective We aimed to investigate the bioactivity and antibacterial effect of nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) on polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Methods According to the different modified parameters, the PEEK…
Local deformation fields and marginal integrity of sculptable bulk-fill, low-shrinkage and conventional composites
Highlights • Shrinkage of bulk-fill and low-shrinkage composites was comparable to conventional composites. • Strain distribution across depth differed in 4-mm and 2-mm layered composites. • Marginal integrity was more…
Dentin remineralization in acid challenge environment via PAMAM and calcium phosphate composite
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of poly (amido amine) (PAMAM), composite with nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP), and the combined PAMAM +…
