Highlights • Modern LED sources produce changes in color and whiteness of natural teeth. • Some LED illuminants recommended by CIE generate perceptible color shifts. • LED illuminants produce color…
Abstract Objectives The objective was to explore how clinically relevant machining process and heat treatment influence damage accumulation and strength degradation in lithium silicate-based glass ceramics machined in the fully…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of a novel non-resorbable, bioactive polymeric nanostructured membrane (NMs), when doped with zinc, calcium and…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Niobium silicate particles were produced by sol-gel route and used as filler dor dental composites • The addition of niobium silicate particles did not interfere on…
Highlights • Small-sized fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2)-loaded particles used as carriers. • FGF-2-loaded particles were added in the 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. • Sustainable FGF-2 release from the experimental resin was observed….
Highlights • The fabrication of novel biomimetic composite materials through a combination of alumina scaffolds and polycarbonate polymer is demonstrated. • Alumina ceramic scaffolds with honeycomb-like microstructures can be fabricated…
Graphical abstract For clarity, drawing of silica precursor, drug, particles, and schematic diagram of the restoration-tooth interface are not to scale. Highlights • Octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) antimicrobial preserves the resin-dentin…
Highlights • For the first time, dentin demineralization has been studied with different spectroscopic techniques. • Results from different techniques were successfully correlated. • Raman spectroscopy proved to be a…
Highlights • CPP-ACP added to a GIC was distributed throughout the cement. • GIC can be recharged with CPP-ACP/F by topical application to the cement. • Recharging enhanced calcium, phosphate…
Highlights • The effects of a novel continuous chelation (NaOCl/HEDP) protocol on dentin were characterized using several approaches. • The conventional NaOCl/EDTA protocol exposed bundles of “naked” collagen fibrils on…
Highlights • The possibility to use an ethanol-based cross-linker as a primer seems to be a promising option in terms of bond strength. • N,N’-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) pre-treatment efficiently preserves bond…
Graphical abstract Highlights • MDP forms MDP-Ca 2+ salts with hydroxyapatite. • MDP inhibits the activation of MMPs. • Combining chlorhexidine with MDP interferes with the formation of MDP–Ca salts….
Highlights • Optical Coherence Tomography shows real-time 3D internal defects in composites. • Tested light-cured bulk-filled materials mainly showed inner voids and cracks. • New flowable bulk-fill material achieved sound…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the influence of the addition of functionalized and non-functionalized TiO 2 nanostructures on properties of a resin composite. Methods TiO 2 nanostructures were synthesized and functionalized,…
Highlights • Cusp angle of the dental crown is directly proportional to the load-carrying capacity. • Failure always initiated at the centre of the midline of the occlusal surface. •…
Highlights • Development of a dynamic mechanical analysis method to assess bulk viscoelastic behavior of dentin • Protein destabilization accelerates H-bond breakage in biomodified dentin matrix • Key PAC structural…
Graphical abstract Highlights • Antimicrobial and antibiofilm thymol (TOH) coating on titanium (Ti) was developed. • An easy one step deep-coating method in a TOH-containing solution was used. • The…
Highlights • Fibers improve mechanical properties of a resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC). • Mechanical properties with RMGIC matrix are improved over GIC matrix. • Braided long fibers give…
Highlights • Different failure modes were considered as competing risks in statistical analyses. • Conventional failure mode non-distinguishing models may underestimate bond strength. • Competing risk models could estimate bond…
The challenges faced by researchers in dental materials are many and varied. In particular, mechanical testing has many constraints and potential interferences that can, if not addressed, at best vitiate,…
