Highlights • The hydrophilicity of nanogel may affect the performance of the adhesive. • Hydrophobic nanogel had less degradation and the best mechanical properties. • An amphiphilic nanogel showed the…
Abstract Objective Although cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) dental alloys are routinely used in prosthodontics, the biocompatibility of Co–Cr alloys is controversial. The aims of the present study were to investigate the effects…
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…
Highlights • Bovine teeth can be used as a substitute of human teeth on bond strength studies. • Both substrates—enamel and dentin of bovine teeth seems to be similar to…
Highlights • The ability of polymer infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) monolithic crowns to sustain high bite force and wear challenge has been evaluated. • PICN crowns can withstand mouth-motion cyclic…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of various surface treatments on the mechanical properties and antibacterial activity of desiccated glass-ionomer (GI) and resin-modified glass-ionomer…
Graphical abstract Abstract Objectives Polymerization shrinkage stress and factors involved in the stress development such as volumetric shrinkage and modulus were investigated in photo-CuAAC (photo-initiated copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition) polymerization and…
Highlights • We modified a tensometer with increased data collection rate and accuracy. • Five Bulk Fill resin-based composites (RBCs) were investigated at T = 33 °C. • At times…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Magnetic nanofiber scaffolds stimulate growth and odontogenesis of human dental pulp cells. • Magnetic nanofiber scaffolds induce pro-angiogenic effects on endothelial cells. • Wnt/β-catenin, MAPKs, and…
Highlights • Electrical properties of remineralizing composite materials were investigated. • Polymerization kinetics were assessed by changes in electrical resistivity. • Resistivity values correlated well with degree of conversion. •…
Highlights • Zirconia veneered by porcelain containing or not leucite present similar mechanical performance. • The presence of leucite had no effect on the probability of failure of the bilayer…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of light curing protocols on the shrinkage behaviors, contraction stress, and microleakage in composite restorations by an experimental–numerical hybrid analysis. Methods Three groups of…
The authors would like to inform the readers of a needed clarification in this article: Analyzing the survival rate of different types of all-ceramic crowns in part I of the…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the strength and ion release of experimental composites containing TEGDMA-functionalized calcium phosphate particles. Methods Seven composites containing equal parts (in mols) of BisGMA and TEGDMA and…
Abstract Objectives The occurrence of tooth root caries is increasing as the world population ages and tooth retention in seniors increases. Class V restorations with subgingival margins are difficult to…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Acid-modified BisGMA derivatives were synthesized and characterized. • Photopolymerization of experimental adhesives was evaluated by FTIR spectroscopy. • Resin samples with Ag nanoparticles, Zn methacrylate and…
Highlights • No significant differences were found in terms of fatigue resistance between crowns and endocrowns. • Monolithic crowns performed better than the buccal-occlusal veneered counterparts. • Endocrowns fractured predominantly…
Highlights • Lowering Al 2 O 3 amount, increasing Y 2 O 3 content and adding 0.2 mol% La 2 O 3 were all effective to improve the translucency of…
Highlights • Filler characteristics greatly vary among the 17 resin composites analyzed. • Mechanical properties varied by up to a factor 3 among materials. • Materials differed in their sensibility…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate antimicrobial inhibition zone, degree of conversion (DC) and Knoop hardness (KH) of experimental infiltrants. Experimental low viscosity monomer blends were…
