Abstract Objectives To optimize a microtomographic (micro-CT) technique to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary caries-excavation techniques. Methods A beam-hardening curve was obtained from an initial reconstruction of a wedge-shaped…
Abstract Objective Dentinal MMPs have been claimed to contribute to the auto-degradation of collagen fibrils within incompletely resin-infiltrated hybrid layers and their inhibition may, therefore, slow the degradation of hybrid…
Abstract Objective The aim of this investigation was to determine reaction enthalpy, ion viscosity and curing light transmission changes of unfilled methacrylate-based systems in order to compare methods that monitor…
Abstract Objective The Shore hardness test is a quick and convenient way to measure hardness of elastomers. The test specifies that the specimen should be at least 6 mm thick;…
Abstract Objectives The metastability of the tetragonal crystal structure of yttria partial stabilized zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) ceramics is a basis of concern for dental restorations. Reactions between the porcelain and…
Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of indenter size on the failure mode of amalgam and its interaction with thickness. Methods Dental silver amalgam (Lojic+, SDI) discs, 10 mm diameter,…
Abstract Objectives To assess the bonding potential of a universal composite resin cement and an adhesive/composite system to differently pre-treated PEEK surfaces. Methods One hundred and fifty PEEK disks were…
Abstract Objectives The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of preparation design, and ceramic material, masticatory fatigue and fracture resistance of non-retentive all-ceramic full-coverage restorations luted on…
Abstract Objectives The low-shrinking composite composed of combined siloxane–oxirane technology (Filtek Silorane, 3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany) required the development of a specific adhesive (Silorane System Adhesive, 3M ESPE), in particular…
Abstract With rapid advances in modern dentistry, high-energy output instruments ( e.g. , dental lasers and light polymerizing units) are increasingly employed in dental surgery for applications such as laser…
