Repairability of dental siloranes in vitro
Abstract Objectives Aim of the study was the investigation of the repairability of a silorane (Filtek Silorane, 3M Espe, Seefeld, Germany) after different surface pretreatments in vitro . Methods 54…
Spatially resolved assessments of composite shrinkage in MOD restorations using a digital-image-correlation technique
Abstract Objectives To analyze the influence of cavity geometry and lining materials in MOD composite restorations by characterizing the polymerization shrinkage and cusp deflection. Methods Eighty intact molars with similar…
Can hygroscopic expansion compensate polymerization shrinkage? Part I. Deformation of restored teeth
Abstract Objective Restorative materials exhibit contraction and expansion due to polymerization and water absorption. Each process deforms and stresses a restored tooth structure in opposite direction. This study evaluated the…
Correlation between microtensile bond strength data and clinical outcome of Class V restorations
Abstract Objective To determine if the results of resin–dentin microtensile bond strength (μTBS) is correlated with the outcome parameters of clinical studies on non-retentive Class V restorations. Methods Resin–dentin μTBS…
Influence of material selection on the risk of inlay fracture during pre-cementation functional occlusal tapping
Abstract Objective To evaluate in vitro the pre-cementation resistance of CAD/CAM inlays subjected to functional occlusal tapping. Methods An extracted tooth model (molar and premolar) with simulated bone and periodontal…
Effect of temporal pulse shaping on the reduction of laser weld defects in a Pd–Ag–Sn dental alloy
Abstract Objectives To describe the influence of pulse shaping on the behavior of a palladium-based dental alloy during laser welding and to show how its choice is effective to promote…
Effectiveness of a new one-step self-etch adhesive in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions: 2-Year results of a randomized controlled practice-based study
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this practice-based randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new one-step self-etch adhesive to restore non-carious cervical lesions following CONSORT guidelines and…
Changes in stress relaxation property and softness of soft denture lining materials after cyclic loading
Abstract Objectives Soft denture lining materials show varied and changeable stress relaxation property and softness under cyclic loading conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in…
Fracture load of different crown systems on zirconia implant abutments
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture load of single zirconia abutment restorations using different veneering techniques and materials. Materials and methods The abutment restorations…
Effect of denture cleansers on chemical and mechanical behavior of selected soft lining materials
Abstract Objectives The aim of this investigation was to determine the effect of storage in disinfectants and artificial saliva on a series of commercial soft lining materials for dentures. Changes…
